Bubonic plague
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| Yersinia pestis seen at 2000x magnification with a fluorescent label. This bacterium, carried and spread by fleas, is the cause of the various forms of the disease plague. |
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Bubonic plague On the Web |
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American Roentgen Ray Society Images of Bubonic plague |
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] Michael Maddaleni, B.S.
Overview
Historical Perspective
Pathophysiology
Causes
Differentiating Bubonic plague from other Diseases
Epidemiology and Demographics
Risk Factors
Natural History, Complications and Prognosis
Diagnosis
Diagnostic Criteria | History and Symptoms | Physical Examination | Laboratory Findings | Other Diagnostic Studies
Treatment
Medical Therapy | Surgery | Primary Prevention | Secondary Prevention | Cost-Effectiveness of Therapy | Future or Investigational Therapies
External Links
- World Health Organization
- Health topic
- Communicable Disease Surveillance & Response - Impact of plague & Information resources
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
- CDC Plague map world distribution, publications, information on bioterrorism preparedness and response regarding plague
- Infectious Disease Information more links including travelers' health