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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