Unveiling the Dark History: Exploring the Devastating Impact of the Bubonic Plague

Bubonic plague specifically refers to cases where bacteria gets into the lymph nodes

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symptoms – High fever – Extreme exhaustion – Pain – Muscle cramps – Vomiting of blood

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The plague is caused by Yersinia pestis, a zoonotic bacteria, i.e. bacteria that can spread between animals and people. .

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Yersinia pestis has been found in larger mammals including rabbits, opossum, wild coyotes, and even domestic dogs and cat

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The bubonic plague, also known as the Black Death

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