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Plague

Plague is an infection caused by the bacterium Yersinia pestis. The bacteria are found mainly in rats and in the fleas that feed on them. People and other animals can get plague from rat or flea bites. In the past, plague destroyed entire civilizations. Today plague is uncommon, due to better living conditions and antibiotics.

There are three forms of plague:

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  1. Plague (National Library of Medicine)  
    Plague is an infection caused by the bacterium Yersinia pestis. The bacteria are found mainly in rats ... on them. People and other animals can get plague from rat or flea bites. In the past, ...
  2. Plague is a severe bacterial infection that may cause death. The disease affects small mammals, mainly rodents, ... Plague is caused by the bacteria Yersinia pestis . Rodents, such as rats, carry the disease, which is ...
  3. Plague: Frequently Asked Questions (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)  
    Plague/Start Here ... Plague ... Centers for Disease Control and Prevention ... Answers to the most common inquiries... ... plague, bubonic, black death, CDC, fleas, flea- ...
  4. Plague From the National Institutes of Health (National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases)  
    Plague is a priority for NIAID. Without prompt treatment, it can cause serious illness or death. It ...
  5. Plague: Maps and Statistics (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)  
    Distribution of plague, number of cases and more... ... plague, bubonic, black death, CDC, fleas, flea-borne, prairie dog, Yersinia pestis, Diagnosis, Treatment, Prevention, Control, bubo, ...
  6. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) about Plague (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)  
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  7. Pneumonic Plague (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)  
    bioterrorism, biowarfare, chemicalterrorism, radiation, radiological, smallpox, anthrax, botulism, plague, tularemia, viral, hemorrhagic, fevers, abrin, cyanide, mustard, gas, ...
  8. Plague Prevention (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)  
    Tips for people living in areas with plague... ... plague, bubonic, black death, CDC, fleas, flea-borne, prairie dog, Yersinia pestis, Diagnosis, Treatment, Prevention, Control, bubo, ...
  9. Plague Factsheet (Department of the Interior) - PDF  
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  10. Protect Yourself from Plague (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention) - PDF  
    Plague/Prevention and Risk Factors ... Plague ... Centers for Disease Control and Prevention ... PDF
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