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Guides for Emergency Response Biological Agent or Weapon Plague

Bubonic Plague Incubation period is from two to ten days. Malaise, high fever, and tender lymph nodes (buboes inflammatory swelling of one or more lymph nodes, usually in the groin the confluent mass of nodes usually suppurates and drains pus) may progress spontaneously to the septicemic form, with spread to the central nervous system (CNS), lungs, and elsewhere. [Pg.152]

Clinical Diagnosis A presumptive diagnosis can be made from by Gram or Wayson stain of lymph node aspirates, sputum, or cerebrospinal fluid. Plague can also be cultured. As for treatment, early administration of antibiotics is very effective. Supportive therapy for pneumonic and septicemic forms is required. [Pg.152]

Personal Protection Protective clothing must be used as well as protection for the respiratory tract by using a mask with biological filters or self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) with positive pressure, at least until you know the specific threat(s). [Pg.152]

Routes of Entry to the Body Inhalation, ingestion, flea bite. [Pg.152]

Potential Ability to Kill High unless treated within twelve to twenty-four hours. [Pg.153]


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