Bubonic plague history and symptoms
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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