Plague, NIAID, NIH
Plague is an infectious disease caused by bacteria called Yersinia pestis. These bacteria are found mainly in rodents, particularly rats, and in the fleas that feed on them. Other animals and humans usually contract the bacteria from rodent or ... [... more]
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Consensus Statement: Plague as a Biological Weapon: Medical & Public Health Management Video: "The History of Bioterrorism: Plague" FAQ About Plague (as a bioweapon) Facts About Pneumonic Plague Plague Q & A (naturally occurring disease) [... more]
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Plague, is caused by bacteria called Yersinia pestis. Onset of plague is usually 2 to 6 days after a person is exposed. Initial symptoms include fever, headache, and general illness, followed by the development of painful, swollen regional lymph ... [... more]
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Facts about Pneumonic Plague
Plague is an infectious disease that affects animals and humans. It is caused by the bacterium Yersinia pestis. This bacterium is found in rodents and their fleas and occurs in many areas of the world, including the United States. Pneumonic ... [... more]
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) About Plague
Yersinia pestis used in an aerosol attack could cause cases of the pneumonic form of plague. One to six days after becoming infected with the bacteria, people would develop pneumonic plague. Once people have the disease, the bacteria can spread ... [... more]
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Treatment and Diagnosis of Plague Drug: gentamicin; Drug: streptomycin [... more]
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Plague: All - MayoClinic.com
Plague - Comprehensive overview covers symptoms, treatment of this extremely rare, potentially fatal infectious disease. Plague is a life-threatening infection caused by the organism Yersinia pestis. There are three types of plague. Bubonic ... [... more]
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Bubonic Plague
Bubonic Plague: Condition information and pictures for adults - Overview. Bubonic plague is an illness caused by the bacterium Yersinia pestis. This bacterium is carried by a... A large, swollen, red lymph node (bubo) in the armpit (axillary) of ... [... more]
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Based on FDA and CDC's ongoing investigation of the Salmonella outbreak, consumers are advised: Do not eat peanut-containing products on the FDA recall list. If you are concerned about a product, call the phone number on the product packaging or ... [... more]
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Official website of the National Institutes of Health (NIH). NIH is one of the world's foremost medical research centers. An agency of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, the NIH is the Federal focal point for health research. The ... [... more]
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