As it advances, however, the dreaded bubonic plague causes painful swellings (buboes) in the lymph nodes. Septicemic plague infects the bloodstream. Pneumonic plague, which can be passed from ...

A cat in Oregon has been blamed for infecting its owner with bubonic plague, in a rare modern case of the infection being passed onto humans in the US. Oregon officials confirmed that the infected ...

The signs of bubonic plague can include a rapid onset of high temperature and shivering. Individuals may also experience discomfort in their stomach, arms, and legs, along with headaches.