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Yersinia pestis, also commonly known as the plague is a bacterial infection that is transmitted by the flea parasite.

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Include: high fever, chills, headaches, chest pain, rapid breathing, severe shortness of breath, and cough that could potentially bring up blood. Without medical treatment this can quickly progress to death.

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The CDC states that prevention techniques are removing rodent habitats from around your home, work place, and recreational areas. Concealing all food containers of pet foods to not acquire rodents. You always need to wear gloves when handling infected animals. Call the health department if you notice an infected animal and follow the rules of disposal. Use repellent outside of your home, shed, and anything else that may be a hot spot for rodents to inhabit. Use flea products on your pets and stay on top of prevention if your pets live inside. If you live in an effected area do not allow your pets to sleep on your bed.

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Yersinia pestis is acquired after being bitten by an infected flea or by handling an infected animal without taking precautions. It is possible that it can be released by a biological attack.

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Anyone who lives or has recently traveled to Western-America or any other plague endemic area.

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This is very serious and can lead to death if left untreated. If suspected to have the plague you need to seek medical treatment as soon as possible, the sooner you start treatment the more likely you are to make a full recovery. Treatment includes antibiotics. Sometimes if you have been around someone who has the plague depending on the type and length of exposure someone may even be placed on a preventative antibiotic.

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The plague vaccine is no longer available in the US. A new one is under way but will not be released for use in the immediate future.