eMedTV Plague Articles

Bacteria That Causes the Bubonic Plague

Tue, 10 Oct 2006 15:27:54 CDT

Bacteria That Causes the Bubonic Plague
Yersinia pestis is the bacteria that causes the bubonic plague. This section of the eMedTV library explains how this bacteria is transmitted, as well as common symptoms of infection, such as weakness, headaches, and swollen lymph glands.

Blubonic Plague

Sun, 7 Jan 2007 14:26:03 CST

Blubonic Plague
Bubonic plague is caused by bacteria and spread through infected rodent or flea bites. This eMedTV page briefly discusses the disease, including factors that affect the mortality rate. Blubonic plague is a common misspelling of bubonic plague.

Bobonic Plague

Tue, 10 Oct 2006 11:56:37 CDT

Bobonic Plague
Bubonic plague is an acute, infectious disease that occurs in humans, rodents, and ectoparasites. As this eMedTV article points out, the disease has a high mortality rate if not treated early. Bobonic plague is a common misspelling of bubonic plague.

Bobonic Plauge

Sun, 7 Jan 2007 14:22:57 CST

Bobonic Plauge
Bubonic plague, which can be spread through infected flea or rodent bites, is caused by bacteria. This eMedTV page offers a prognosis for bubonic plague and explains when symptoms may develop. Bobonic plauge is a common misspelling of bubonic plague.

Boubonic Plague

Tue, 10 Oct 2006 12:08:04 CDT

Boubonic Plague
Bubonic plague is a disease that occurs in humans, rodents, and ectoparasites. As this eMedTV resource explains, it is contagious and often mimics the symptoms of other diseases. Boubonic plague is a common misspelling of bubonic plague.

Bubonic Pague

Tue, 10 Oct 2006 13:25:55 CDT

Bubonic Pague
The bubonic plague is caused by a type of bacteria called Yersinia pestis. This eMedTV Web page provides a look at this acute, infectious disease of humans, rodents, and ectoparasites. Bubonic pague is a common misspelling of bubonic plague.

Bubonic Plage

Tue, 10 Oct 2006 13:33:29 CDT

Bubonic Plage
Bubonic plague is typically transmitted through the bite of an infected rodent or flea. This eMedTV Web page briefly explains the causes and treatment of this infectious disease. Bubonic plage is a common misspelling of bubonic plague.

Bubonic Plague Cause

Tue, 10 Oct 2006 15:33:29 CDT

Bubonic Plague Cause
The bubonic plague cause is Yersinia pestis, a type of bacteria that primarily affects the lymph nodes. This eMedTV article offers information on this bacteria, including common carriers of it and how it is transmitted.

Bubonic Plague Causes

Tue, 10 Oct 2006 16:13:44 CDT

Bubonic Plague Causes
Bubonic plague is usually contracted through the bite of infected animals, such as fleas, rodents, and lice. This eMedTV article lists more animals that can carry the bacteria and also explains the symptoms that bubonic plague causes.

Bubonic Plague Cures

Tue, 10 Oct 2006 18:10:42 CDT

Bubonic Plague Cures
If someone becomes infected, early treatment for bubonic plague cures the disease in 85 percent of cases. This eMedTV Web page discusses the three techniques for plague prevention and offers statistics on cure rates.

Bubonic Plague Remedies

Wed, 11 Oct 2006 17:21:46 CDT

Bubonic Plague Remedies
Bubonic plague remedies often involve antibiotics, such as streptomycin, gentamycin, and tetracyclines. As this eMedTV page explains, however, the best remedy is to keep plague from occurring in the first place through preventative measures.

Bubonic Plague Spread

Wed, 11 Oct 2006 15:33:32 CDT

Bubonic Plague Spread
Bubonic plague spread, as this eMedTV page explains, occurs most often through the bite of an infected rodent flea, but other methods exist. The page also describes the bacteria that cause bubonic plague and possible infection vectors.

Bubonic Plague Symptoms and Treatment

Wed, 11 Oct 2006 17:40:40 CDT

Bubonic Plague Symptoms and Treatment
Buboes, fever, and chills are common bubonic plague symptoms, and treatment, as this eMedTV page explains, usually includes antibiotics, such as gentamycin or streptomycin. This page describes additional symptoms and the benefit of early treatment.

Bubonic Plague Symptoms

Wed, 11 Oct 2006 12:51:51 CDT

Bubonic Plague Symptoms
Bubonic plague symptoms can include vomiting, diarrhea, respiratory failure, severe headache, and others. This eMedTV Web page discusses these and other possible symptoms and also explains what happens if the disease is left untreated.

Bubonic Plague Transmission

Wed, 11 Oct 2006 15:50:03 CDT

Bubonic Plague Transmission
Bubonic plague transmission often occurs through bites from infected fleas or contact with infected tissue. This eMedTV page discusses in detail how the disease is transmitted, as well as Yersinia pestis, the bacteria that causes bubonic plague.

Bubonic Plague Treatment

Wed, 11 Oct 2006 18:05:45 CDT

Bubonic Plague Treatment
Bubonic plague treatment usually includes antibiotics, such as gentamycin or streptomycin. This page of the eMedTV archives discusses the plague mortality rate with and without treatment, as well as treatment for close contacts of infected patients.

Bubonic Plague

Mon, 30 Jun 2008 18:12:09 CDT

Bubonic Plague
If left untreated, bubonic plague has a mortality rate of 50 to 90 percent. This portion of the eMedTV archives discusses the causes, transmission, symptoms, and treatment of this disease and offers statistics on its prevalence throughout history.

Bubonic Plaque

Tue, 10 Oct 2006 13:41:36 CDT

Bubonic Plaque
Bubonic plague, caused by Yersinia pestis bacteria, is transmitted through the bites of infected animals. This eMedTV page provides a brief look at the condition, including treatment options. Bubonic plaque is a common misspelling of bubonic plague.

Bubonic Plauge

Tue, 10 Oct 2006 13:48:38 CDT

Bubonic Plauge
Bubonic plague is a serious illness, often transmitted through the bite of an infected animal. This eMedTV segment offers a brief overview of the condition, including transmission methods. Bubonic plauge is a common misspelling of bubonic plague.

Bubonic

Tue, 10 Oct 2006 09:35:26 CDT

Bubonic
Bubonic is a disease that can affect humans and some animals. The information presented in this section of the eMedTV library discusses statistics and the causes, prevention, symptoms, treatment, and incubation period for this infectious disease.

Causes of Bubonic Plague

Tue, 10 Oct 2006 16:28:38 CDT

Causes of Bubonic Plague
The causes of bubonic plague are Yersinia pestis bacteria, which are often found in rats, but, as this eMedTV article explains, are also found in other animals. This page also discusses how the bacteria is transmitted and symptoms of infection.

Cure for Bubonic Plague

Tue, 10 Oct 2006 18:30:11 CDT

Cure for Bubonic Plague
If a person becomes infected, the best cure for bubonic plague is early treatment. This eMedTV resource offers statistics on the cure rate provided by such treatment and also explains the three techniques used to prevent plague in high-risk areas.

Effects of the Bubonic Plague

Wed, 11 Oct 2006 13:28:18 CDT

Effects of the Bubonic Plague
Effects of the bubonic plague can range from diarrhea to enlarged lymph nodes to coma. This segment from the eMedTV Web site describes these and other possible signs of infection and also explains the incubation period for bubonic plague.

How Is Bubonic Plague Diagnosed?

Wed, 11 Oct 2006 09:15:14 CDT

How Is Bubonic Plague Diagnosed?
How is bubonic plague diagnosed? The doctor generally performs a physical exam and requests a blood sample. This eMedTV Web page explains the process in more detail and lists diseases that have symptoms similar to those of plague.

Is There a Cure for the Bubonic Plague?

Tue, 10 Oct 2006 18:43:02 CDT

Is There a Cure for the Bubonic Plague?
Is there a cure for the bubonic plague? When a person becomes infected, the best cure is early treatment. This eMedTV article discusses antibiotics used to treat the disease and explains preventive measures designed to keep infections from occurring.

Symptoms of Bubonic Plague

Wed, 11 Oct 2006 15:10:49 CDT

Symptoms of Bubonic Plague
Symptoms of bubonic plague can include broken blood vessels, vomiting, enlarged lymph nodes, and diarrhea. This eMedTV resource describes these and other possible symptoms and also explains what happens if the condition is left untreated.

The Bubonic Plague

Tue, 10 Oct 2006 11:21:36 CDT

The Bubonic Plague
The Yersinia pestis bacteria is responsible for the bubonic plague, which, as this eMedTV page explains, is a disease transmitted by infected fleas. This article offers a detailed look at the disease, including its history, diagnosis, and treatment.

The Bubonic Plauge

Tue, 10 Oct 2006 13:54:47 CDT

The Bubonic Plauge
The bubonic plague is a disease that is characterized by large, infected lymph nodes. As this eMedTV article explains, it has a high mortality rate if not diagnosed and treated early. The bubonic plauge is a common misspelling of the bubonic plague.

Treatment of the Bubonic Plague

Wed, 11 Oct 2006 18:13:59 CDT

Treatment of the Bubonic Plague
Antibiotics are usually used as treatment of the bubonic plague. The information in this eMedTV resource offers statistics about the mortality rate, both with and without treatment, as well as who should be evaluated for treatment.

Treatments for Bubonic Plague

Wed, 11 Oct 2006 18:29:08 CDT

Treatments for Bubonic Plague
Common treatments for bubonic plague include antibiotics (such as gentamycin) and supportive care. This eMedTV Web page discusses the importance of treating bubonic plague -- both for patients and those with whom they've had close contact.

What Causes the Bubonic Plague?

Tue, 10 Oct 2006 16:45:02 CDT

What Causes the Bubonic Plague?
What causes the bubonic plague? This disease is caused by a type of bacteria called Yersinia pestis. This eMedTV Web page takes a look at this bacteria, including how it is most commonly transmitted.

What Is the Bubonic Plague?

Tue, 10 Oct 2006 11:39:51 CDT

What Is the Bubonic Plague?
What is the bubonic plague? This form of plague is characterized by large, infected lymph nodes, or buboes. This eMedTV segment provides information on the condition, including its primary symptom and mortality rates.

What Is the Cure for Bubonic Plague?

Tue, 10 Oct 2006 18:49:53 CDT

What Is the Cure for Bubonic Plague?
What is the cure for bubonic plague? Antibiotics and supportive care are the treatments of choice. As this eMedTV article explains, early treatment is the key to a successful recovery from the bubonic plague.

What Is the Cure for the Bubonic Plague?

Wed, 11 Oct 2006 09:07:07 CDT

What Is the Cure for the Bubonic Plague?
What is the cure for the bubonic plague? Treatment with antibiotics cures it in the majority of cases. This eMedTV Web page discusses measures used to prevent plague from occurring in the first place, which may be the best cure.

Cure for Plague

Thu, 12 Oct 2006 15:10:56 CDT

Cure for Plague
The best cure for plague is early treatment, as this eMedTV article explains. If a patient is diagnosed and treated early, there is an 85 percent chance of recovery. Since a vaccine is no longer available, prevention keeps the disease from spreading.

History of Plague

Thu, 12 Oct 2006 17:26:16 CDT

History of Plague
For years, the history of plague has had a massive effect on civilization. The information presented in this eMedTV Web page discusses references to plague in art and literature, and the findings of plague research that took place during the 1890s.

Is the Plague a Health Problem Today?

Fri, 13 Oct 2006 10:29:00 CDT

Is the Plague a Health Problem Today?
Is the plague a health problem today? Plague still exists in many countries, including the United States. This eMedTV resource offers statistics on the number of plague cases, explains what often causes it, and lists areas where plague has occurred.

Plague and Animals

Thu, 12 Oct 2006 13:22:16 CDT

Plague and Animals
As this eMedTV page explains, fleas, rats, and squirrels are all potential carriers of the bacteria that cause plague, and animals should be handled properly in order to avoid transmission in high-risk areas. Homes should also be made rodent-proof.

Plague Diagnosis

Thu, 12 Oct 2006 15:48:55 CDT

Plague Diagnosis
This eMedTV Web page describes the process doctors use and conditions that need to be ruled out when making a plague diagnosis. In most cases, a physical exam is performed, a medical history is gathered, and a blood or sputum sample is collected.

Plague Incubation Period

Thu, 12 Oct 2006 18:38:21 CDT

Plague Incubation Period
The plague incubation period is the time between being infected and the beginning of symptoms. This page of the eMedTV archives discusses the average length of time for both bubonic plague and pneumonic plague.

Plague Prevention

Thu, 12 Oct 2006 18:47:51 CDT

Plague Prevention
This eMedTV Web page explains techniques for plague prevention that reduce the threat of infection in humans. For example, because there is no vaccine, antibiotics are often given to those who are in close contact with infected animals or people.

Plague Research

Thu, 12 Oct 2006 18:53:48 CDT

Plague Research
Plague research is aimed at identifying genes in the bacteria that cause plague. This eMedTV resource outlines other areas of research, such as developing more promising treatment options and developing a vaccine against inhaled forms of the plague.

Plague Transmission

Fri, 13 Oct 2006 13:13:10 CDT

Plague Transmission
This eMedTV Web page discusses the three forms of plague transmission and the bacteria that cause the disease. Transmission most often occurs through the bites of infected fleas; person to person transmission is extremely rare.

Plague Treatment

Fri, 13 Oct 2006 13:25:01 CDT

Plague Treatment
This segment of the eMedTV archives explains the importance of prompt plague treatment (often in the form of antibiotics). The quicker the disease is diagnosed and treatment begun, the better a person's chances of survival.

Plague

Wed, 11 Oct 2006 23:03:33 CDT

Plague
Plague is a general term for three diseases caused by bacteria called Yersinia pestis. The information in this eMedTV segment covers the history, types, transmission, treatment, and prevention of the disease, and offers links to more information.

Symptoms of Plague

Fri, 13 Oct 2006 11:31:15 CDT

Symptoms of Plague
Symptoms of plague are different for each type, and, as this eMedTV Web page states, can range from enlarged lymph nodes to coughing up blood to delirium. This page also lists symptoms for each plague type and offers related statistics.

Symptoms of the Plague

Fri, 13 Oct 2006 11:46:51 CDT

Symptoms of the Plague
This eMedTV Web page explains that although symptoms of the plague vary depending on the type, fever, nausea, and headache are common indicators. The page highlights symptoms for each type of plague and offers related statistics.

Types of Plague

Fri, 13 Oct 2006 13:34:37 CDT

Types of Plague
Bubonic plague, septicemic plague, and pneumonic plague are the three types of plague. This portion of the eMedTV archives explains the symptoms and transmission methods of each of these types in detail.

What Caused the Plague?

Thu, 12 Oct 2006 13:35:25 CDT

What Caused the Plague?
What caused the plague? As this eMedTV resource explains, the plague was contracted through the bites of infected fleas and rodents (a common transmission method today). This page also lists possible symptoms of plague, such as swollen lymph nodes.

Where Is Plague?

Fri, 13 Oct 2006 11:10:24 CDT

Where Is Plague?
Where is plague? Plague typically occurs in Asia, Africa, and South America. This eMedTV Web page offers statistics on the number of cases, explains what generally causes it, and describes common areas where plague has occurred.

Pneumonic Plague Symptoms

Fri, 13 Oct 2006 17:20:50 CDT

Pneumonic Plague Symptoms
Pneumonic plague symptoms usually appear one to three days after infection, and, as this eMedTV resource explains, can include shortness of breath, chest pain, and cough. This page also describes what happens if symptoms are left untreated.

Pneumonic Plague

Fri, 13 Oct 2006 17:12:06 CDT

Pneumonic Plague
Pneumonic plague is one of the three types of plague caused by the Yersinia pestis bacteria. This portion of the eMedTV archives discusses this disease in detail, including the incubation period, symptoms, and treatment methods.

Septicemic Plague

Fri, 13 Oct 2006 17:37:28 CDT

Septicemic Plague
This eMedTV Web page describes how septicemic plague can result from the bite of an infected animal or as a complication of untreated pneumonic or bubonic plague. This page also explains treatments, symptoms, and transmission methods.

Plague Bacteria

Sat, 14 Oct 2006 13:14:47 CDT

Plague Bacteria
This eMedTV article explains the history and different types of plague, and discusses the prevention, transmission, incubation period, symptoms, and treatment for an infection with plague bacteria (also known as Yersinia pestis).

Yersinia Pestis and Plague

Sat, 14 Oct 2006 13:31:34 CDT

Yersinia Pestis and Plague
This eMedTV article explains the correlation between Yersinia pestis and plague. The connection is direct -- the bacteria often infect several animals (especially rats) and cause between 1,000 and 3,000 cases of plague each year.

Yersinia Pestis Bacteria

Sat, 14 Oct 2006 13:51:07 CDT

Yersinia Pestis Bacteria
Yersinia pestis bacteria can cause plague, which is an acute, infectious disease. This page of the eMedTV Web site offers related statistics and discusses symptoms of infection, transmission methods, treatment options, and preventative measures.

Yersinia Pestis

Sat, 14 Oct 2006 13:27:32 CDT

Yersinia Pestis
Yersinia pestis are bacteria often found in rats and other animals, and can cause plague. This eMedTV Web page discusses this organism in detail, including transmission methods, and offers statistics about how often human infections typically occur.