define bubonic plague
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Bubonic plague is an infectious disease that is caused by the bacterium Yersinia pestis and is transmitted to humans from infected rats by the oriental rat flea. It is named for the characteristic feature of buboes (painfully enlarged lymph nodes) in the groin, armpits, neck, and elsewhere.
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A rare but serious bacterial infection that's transmitted by fleas.
The bubonic plague is caused by the bacteria Yersinia pestis. It can spread through contact with infected fleas.
Extremely rare
Fewer than 5 thousand cases per year (India)
Treatable by a medical professional
Spreads by animals or insects
Requires a medical diagnosis
Lab tests or imaging always required
Short-term: resolves within days to weeks
Critical: needs emergency care
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