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  1. Plague (disease) - Wikipedia

    Plague is an infectious disease caused by the bacterium Yersinia pestis. [2] Symptoms include fever, weakness and headache. [1] Usually this begins one to seven days after exposure. [2] There are three forms of plague, each affecting a different part of the body and causing associated symptoms.

  2. About Plague | Plague | CDC

    May 15, 2024 · Plague is infamous for killing millions of people in Europe during the Middle Ages. Nowadays, it is a rare but persistent cause of illness in rural areas in the western United States and certain regions of Africa and Asia.

  3. Plague | Definition, Symptoms, & History | Britannica

    Jul 28, 2025 · Plague is an infectious disease caused by Yersinia pestis, a bacterium transmitted from rodents to humans by the bite of infected fleas. Plague has caused some of the most-devastating epidemics in history.

  4. Millions died from the plague in the 14th century. Here’s how it …

    3 days ago · The plague sounds like a distant threat, but a small number of serious cases of the disease occur every year. Experts explain why it persists.

  5. Plague Outbreak: Causes, Symptoms, and Prevention

    Aug 4, 2025 · Plague is a serious infectious disease that has shaped human history. It originates from bacteria and can cause widespread outbreaks. This illness remains a public health concern, requiring ongoing vigilance and preventative measures. What is Plague and How it Spreads Plague is caused by the bacterium Yersinia pestis. This bacterium is found in small mammals …

  6. Plague in CA: Symptoms, causes, cases and infection risks

    3 days ago · Plague is a “potentially life-threatening disease” caused by the bacterium Yersinia pestis, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

  7. Black Plague in California: Why It Still Lurks in U.S. Forests

    2 days ago · The Black Plague, which once killed half of Europe, has resurfaced in California with a rare human case linked to fleas in the Lake Tahoe region.

  8. California resident tests positive for plague in Lake Tahoe, officials ...

    3 days ago · California resident tests positive for plague in Lake Tahoe, officials say. What are the symptoms and how common is it? The California Department of Health has been notified of this recent case.

  9. What is the plague and how can you get it? – Deseret News

    3 days ago · Plague is caused by bacteria carried by fleas that bite infected rodents. It's naturally occurring in the western U.S.

  10. Plague - StatPearls - NCBI Bookshelf

    Plague is a zoonotic infection that has affected humans for thousands of years. In humans, the primary plague syndromes are bubonic, septicemic, and pneumonic. All of these result from infection with the gram-negative bacillus Yersinia pestis.