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Pictures of the Yersinia Pestis Bacteria - Plague Incubation Period
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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.

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 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).

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 Disease

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.