Plague Articles A-Z
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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? 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.
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? 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?
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?
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.
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.
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.
