Plague Flashcards
1
Q
What type of plagues are there?
A
- Bubonic plague
- Pneumonic plague
2
Q
Bubonic plague
A
- Enlarged/inflamed lymph nodes called buboes
- Fever
- Chills
- Bacteremia
- Septicemia
- Death of tissue (Black Death)
3
Q
Pneumonic plague
A
- Bacteria spreads to lungs
- Fever
- Chills
- Cough
- Bloody sputum
- Difficult breathing
4
Q
Pathogen for Plague
A
Yersinia pestis- comes from animals
5
Q
Diagnosis for plague
A
- Rapid progression
- Based on characteristics of symptoms
6
Q
Treatment for plague
A
- Treat immediately
- Various antimicrobial drugs
7
Q
Preventions of plague
A
- Rodent and flee control
- Good personal hygiene
