Plague is caused by the bacterial strain Yersinia pestis and can be treated with strong antibiotics like gentamicin or ciprofloxacin along with intravenous fluids and oxygen support. Those with the pneumonic form of plague must be isolated to prevent transmission and treatment continues for several weeks even after fever subsides. Close contacts are monitored and may receive antibiotics preventatively.

1. PLAGUE

2. • Sometimes referred to as the “black plague,”
the disease is caused by a bacterial strain
called Yersinia pestis.

6. TREATMENT
• Strong and effective antibiotics such as
gentamicin or ciprofloxacin, intravenous fluids,
oxygen, and, sometimes, breathing support.
• Those with pneumonic plague must be isolated
from other patients in order to avoid
transmission.
• Treatment will continue for several weeks even
after your fever breaks.
• Those in contact with someone with plague will
be closely monitored, and possibly given
antibiotics as a preventative measure.

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