Yersinia pestis infection
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]
Synonyms and keywords: Plague, bubonic plague, pneumonic plague, septicimic plague, cellulocutaneous plague, meningeal plague, pharyngeal plague, abortive plague, pestis minor
Overview
Historical Perspective
Classification
Pathophysiology
Causes
Differentiating Yersinia Pestis Infection from other Diseases
Epidemiology and Demographics
Risk Factors
Screening
Natural History, Complications and Prognosis
Diagnosis
History and Symptoms | Physical Examination | Laboratory Findings | Chest X ray | Other Diagnostic Studies
Treatment
Medical Therapy | Primary Prevention | Cost-Effectiveness of Therapy | Future or Investigational Therapies