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Yersnia pestis

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The Plague (The black Death)

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Three types of plagues that come from Yersinia pestis

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Three types of plagues that come from Yersinia pestis

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fever, headache, swelling of lymph nodes, vomiting, pain, and pus exudation

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There are no vaccines in the US to prevent the plague. If a case were to arise, avoid contact with fleas and rodents.

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If treatment is not received within 24 hours of when the first symptoms occur, the risk of death increases. Antibiotics such as streptomycin, gentamicin, doxycycline, or ciprofloxacin are used to treat plague. Oxygen, intravenous fluids, and respiratory support are usually also needed.

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Caused by the bacterium Yersinia pestis, through zoonotic mammals and their fleas.

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In the bubonic form of plague, the bacteria enter through the skin through a flea bite and travel via the lymphatic vessels to a lymph node, causing it to swell.

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Y. pestis can be released into the extracellular compartment and spread systemically with acquisition of phagocytosis resistance.

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Who is most likely to acquire the plague?

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Who is most likely to acquire the plague?

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The three most endemic countries are the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Madagascar, and Peru.

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Yersinia pestis, also known as the plague or black death, is a disease that causes fever, fatigue, pain, swelling of the lymph nodes, and emission of pus. This pathogen causes great pain to the host. Most signs are visible within 24 hrs, but if not treated quickly the likelyhood of death will increase. From 2010-2015 there were 3,248 cases worldwide including 584 deaths. There are three types of plagues that can evolve from this pathogen including, bubonic, pneumonic, and septicemic. Although there are no vaccines available, there are antibiotics available for those diagnosed. This disease is transmitted through rodents and their fleas, you can get it from either messing with a dead rodent or from the bite of a flea that has been on an infected rodent.