What is Bubonic plague? Types of Bubonic Plague: Bubonic plague, Septicemic plague, Pneumonic plague
The Bubonic plague also known as black death is a rare but serious bacterial infection that is transmitted by a bacteria called Yersinia pestis. It generally spreads through contact with infected fleas.
Types of Bubonic Plague:
Bubonic plague: The bubonic form of plague is when the bacteria enters the skin through a flea bite and travels through the lymphatic vessels to a lymph node, causing it to swell. In advanced stages, the lymph node could break open with pus.
Septicemic plague: The septicemic form of plague is when the bacteria is circulated in the blood stream. If this kind of plague is not treated in time, it can be 100 percent fatal. In advanced stages, in can cause tissue death and subsequent blackening of fingers, toes and nose.
Pneumonic plague: The pneumonic form plague is when the bacteria advances to the lungs. This stage is extremely advanced and fatal.
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