2024-07-11 09:00:05
Health authorities of USA They reported that a confirmed third case of bubonic plague of which it was detailed, was detected at the beginning of June in Colorado.
According to the information issued by the authorities, this is a case of human contagion of bubonic plague which resulted from an infection with the bacteria Yersinia pestis.
With the confirmation of the new human patient who contracted the disease that some might consider extinct, so far there are 3 cases in the United States.
Previously, during the past months of February and March 2024, the health services of the states of Oregon and New Mexico reported one case each.
But,What are the symptoms? of bubonic plague and what are the sources of contagion of the disease that is estimated to have killed 50 million people? We tell you.
Mask against bubonic plague (𝕶𝕶𝖊𝖍𝖆𝖊𝖊𝖊𝖊𝖊 / Unsplash)
These are the symptoms of bubonic plague
The symptomatic pictures documented by the authorities are presented in the initial stages of contagion of the disease, correspond to those presented below:
- Sudden onset fever
- Shaking chills
- Headache
- Generalized body aches
- Weakness
- Nausea
- Vomiting
During the advanced stages The disease described in detail has an incubation period of 7 days, the symptoms The following are presented:
- Swelling of the lymph nodes that are called buboes and appear in areas such as the armpits, groin or neck.
- Sudden high fever and chills
- Severe headaches
- Tiredness and weakness
- In certain cases it can cause sores on the skin.
Regarding the bubonic plague infections, the World Health Organization (OMS) explains that they can evolve and affect organs such as the case of lungs.
If it spreads to the pulmonary system, the disease is called pneumonic plague and can cause other more serious symptoms that can lead to death:
- High fever
- Coughing up blood
- Difficulty breathing
- Chest pains
- Pulmonary insufficiency
Bubonic plague (David Zalubowski / AP)
How is bubonic plague transmitted?
As regards the forms of transmission of the bacteria Yersinia pestis which is the cause of the bubonic plaguethe WHO establishes that it can occur in different ways.
The body reports that the most common means of transmission In both animals and humans, it is through the flea bite that are infected with the bacteria.
However, the WHO reports that there are other sources of contagion as is the case of those presented below:
- Direct contact with already infected tissues
- Inhalation of already infected respiratory droplets
It should be noted that while bubonic plague can be fatal, there are antibiotic treatments that have demonstrated a high efficiency and are used in recent cases,
In this regard, health authorities at an international level emphasize that a timely diagnosis and the application of appropriate treatment can save human lives.
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2024-07-11 09:00:05