Is There a Cure for the Bubonic Plague? (Cont.)

All About Bubonic Plague

Is There a Cure for the Bubonic Plague? -- Antibiotics

Specific antibiotics used for plague treatment can include:

Streptomycin
Gentamycin.

Other antibiotics, such as tetracyclines and chloramphenicol, can also be effective.

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Written by/reviewed by: Arthur Schoenstadt, MD

Last reviewed by: Arthur Schoenstadt, MD

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