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Yersinia pestis is a rod-shaped bacteria that is nonmotile and does not contain any spores. It is an anaerobic organism that can infect humans by the Oriental rat flea. Three different forms have caused disease plagues over the years and have been held responsible for a number of epidemics. Between 1347 and 1353, over one-third of the population of Europe died from the "Black Death."  The Modern Plague took place in China and spread by rats which claimed nearly 10 million lives.

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What disease does Yersinia pestis cause?

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What disease does Yersinia pestis cause?

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Yersinia pestis causes one of the most deadliest diseases called "bubonic plague"and it also caused the "Black Death plague." This disease can cause skin sores that form black scabs.

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Very high fever

Chills

Headaches

Muscular pain

Overall weakness

Seizures

bleeding in the lungs

Nausea and vomiting

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This image shows a mass of Yersinia pestis bacteria within the gut of an infected flea.

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Appropriate antimicrobials are essential for successful treatment. Many of human deaths from the plague are caused by delay of seeking medical care and treatment. The treatment for humans with the plague is Streptomycin.

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The organism is transmitted to humans who are bitten by fleas that have fed on infected rodents. It can also be acquired by humans who handle infected dead animal carcasses.

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Prevention techniques include making sure that people know that the plague is in their surrounding environment, to be cautious about flea bites and to avoid contact with dead animal carcasses that could possibly be infected.