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*Severe [[headache]] | *Severe [[headache]] | ||
*[[Seizures]] | *[[Seizures]] | ||
*Smooth, painful [[lymph]] [[gland]] [[swelling]] called a bubo | *Smooth, painful [[lymph]] [[gland]] [[swelling]] called a [[bubo]] | ||
*Commonly found in the [[groin]], but may occur in the [[armpit]]s or [[neck]], most often at the site of the initial [[infection]] (bite or scratch) | *Commonly found in the [[groin]], but may occur in the [[armpit]]s or [[neck]], most often at the site of the initial [[infection]] (bite or scratch) | ||
*[[Pain]] may occur in the area before the [[swelling]] appears | *[[Pain]] may occur in the area before the [[swelling]] appears | ||
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Symptoms
Bubonic plague symptoms appear suddenly, usually after 2 - 5 days of exposure to the bacteria. Symptoms include:
- Chills
- General ill feeling (malaise)
- High fever
- Muscle pain
- Severe headache
- Seizures
- Smooth, painful lymph gland swelling called a bubo
- Commonly found in the groin, but may occur in the armpits or neck, most often at the site of the initial infection (bite or scratch)
- Pain may occur in the area before the swelling appears