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The symptoms of bubonic plague include smooth, painful [[lymph node swelling]] called a [[bubo]], [[chills]], [[malaise]] ([[not feeling well]]), high [[fever]], [[muscle pain]], [[headache]], and [[seizures]]. | |||
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*Severe [[headache]] | *Severe [[headache]] | ||
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*Smooth, painful [[lymph]] [[gland]] [[swelling]] called a [[bubo]] | *Smooth, painful [[lymph]] [[gland]] [[swelling]] called a [[bubo]] which are 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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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]
Overview
The symptoms of bubonic plague include smooth, painful lymph node swelling called a bubo, chills, malaise (not feeling well), high fever, muscle pain, headache, and seizures.
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 which are 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