Bubonic Plague Research Paper
Plague According to the CDC, “plague is a disease that affects humans and other mammals” (“Plague”). Scholars have suggested the collapse of the Roman Empire may be linked to the spread of plague. Plague is caused by the bacterium Yersinia Pestis. Humans usually get plague after being bitten by a rodent flea carrying Yersinia or handling an animal infected with the plague. Plague is known for killing millions of people in Europe during the middle ages. The most recent outbreak of plague “on November 4, 2014 WHO was notified by the ministry of health of Madagascar” of an outbreak of the plague (“Plague”). With all three types of plague, patients develop fever, headache, or chills and weakness. Bacteria can spread to other parts of the body
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The national library of medicine states “people can get plague when bitten by a flea that carries a disease from an infected rodent” (“Plague: MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia”). Bubonic plague is the main type of plague out of three types. The symptoms of bubonic plague are fever and chills, a general ill feeling, headache, muscle pain and seizures. The National Library of Medicine states “bubonic plague symptoms appear suddenly, usually 2 to 5 days after exposure” (:Plague Medlineplus Medical Encyclopedia”). Centers for Disease Control stares “dogs and cats may also bring plague infected fleas into the home” (Center for Disease Control and Prevention). CDC says “plague is a very serious illness but is treatable with available antibiotics” (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention). WHO states “there is no need to vaccinate persons other than those at high risk of exposure” (Center for Disease Control and Prevention). Plague doesn’t really have a cure because common available antibiotics can treat the plague and the vaccinations aren’t very effective. WHO also stated “plague vaccines were once widely used but have not been shown to be effective” (“Plague”). Lastly, the earlier a patient with plague seeks medical attention the higher the chances of full
The national library of medicine states “people can get plague when bitten by a flea that carries a disease from an infected rodent” (“Plague: MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia”). Bubonic plague is the main type of plague out of three types. The symptoms of bubonic plague are fever and chills, a general ill feeling, headache, muscle pain and seizures. The National Library of Medicine states “bubonic plague symptoms appear suddenly, usually 2 to 5 days after exposure” (:Plague Medlineplus Medical Encyclopedia”). Centers for Disease Control stares “dogs and cats may also bring plague infected fleas into the home” (Center for Disease Control and Prevention). CDC says “plague is a very serious illness but is treatable with available antibiotics” (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention). WHO states “there is no need to vaccinate persons other than those at high risk of exposure” (Center for Disease Control and Prevention). Plague doesn’t really have a cure because common available antibiotics can treat the plague and the vaccinations aren’t very effective. WHO also stated “plague vaccines were once widely used but have not been shown to be effective” (“Plague”). Lastly, the earlier a patient with plague seeks medical attention the higher the chances of full