Bubonic plague is a disease that affects humans and some animals. The information presented in this page of the eMedTV library discusses statistics and the causes, prevention, symptoms, treatment, and incubation period for this infectious disease.
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.
Yersinia pestis, also known as plague bacteria, has caused widespread outbreaks throughout history. This eMedTV page explains the history and different types of plague, and discusses prevention, transmission, incubation period, symptoms, and treatment.
As this eMedTV Web page explains, the spread of bubonic plague 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 different methods of transmission.
Vomiting, broken blood vessels, enlarged lymph nodes, and diarrhea are signs and symptoms of bubonic plague. This eMedTV resource describes these and other possible symptoms and also explains what happens if the condition is left untreated.
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.
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.
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.
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.
