bubonic plague

• Infecção bacteriana grave transmitida por pulgas de roedores, historicamente responsável por pandemias devastadoras, como a Peste Negra no século XIV.

A severe bacterial infection transmitted by fleas from rodents, historically responsible for devastating pandemics such as the Black Death in the 14th century.

1. Infectious diseaseB2formal

   A severe bacterial infection transmitted by fleas from rats, characterized by swollen lymph nodes (buboes), fever, and chills.

   Doença infecciosa

   • The bubonic plague caused the Black Death pandemic in the 14th century.
   • Modern antibiotics can effectively treat bubonic plague if diagnosed early.
   • Historians study the impact of the bubonic plague on European society.