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PLAGUE
ABSTRACT -
Plague also known as Black Death from medieval period, is a severe bacterial infection. These bacteria are majorly found in the small rodents in rural areas and when being feed upon by fleas, they are carried and gets transmitted to human after the flea-bite. Mammals can also be affected other than humans when bitten. The treatment has become easier nowadays since technology has developed although this condition has taken many innocent lives in ancient times. This still can become fatal if left untreated.
Types-
- Bubonic Plague
- Septicemia Plague
- Pneumonic Plague
CAUSES –
- Yersinia pestis bacteria
- Infected flea-bites
- In contact or handling plague infected animals / birds
- Inhalation of contagious droplets from infected animal / human
- Plague-prone surroundings
SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS –
- Swelling in groin, armpit or neck
- Fever and chills
- Weakness and fatigue
- Chest and abdominal pain
- Body pain
COMPLICATIONS –
- Death
- Gangrene - Amputation of body parts due to formation of blood clot in blood vessels
- Meningitis - Inflammation in membranes of brain an d spinal chords
DIAGNOSIS –
- Physical Examination
- Blood Test
- Endoscopy
TREATMENT –
- Prescribed antibiotics
- Creams and ointments for wounds on the body
RISK FACTORS –
- Residing in plague prone areas
- Job of handling the plague-infected animals
PREVENTION –
- Rodent proof home
- Avoid contact with infected animal and person
- Wear gloves while handling the animals
- Use insect repellents on clothes and skin for protection
EPIDEMIOLOGY –
- The study shows that the mortality rate due to plague is 11.8% worldwide.
- The mortality rate during the medieval period was high because of lack of medical facilities
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