(A20) Plague

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979 in individuals diagnosis plague confirmed

Diagnosis plague is diagnosed Prevalent in Men Only

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Men receive the diagnosis plague

0 (less than 0.1%)

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Risk Group for the Disease plague - Men aged 0-5 and Women aged 0

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In Men diagnosis is most often set at age 0-5, 75-79, 90-94
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Less common in men the disease occurs at Age 0-1, 5-74, 80-89, 95+Less common in women the disease occurs at Age 0-95+
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No Cases of the Disease Plague identified in Men

Disease Features plague

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Contagious
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Infectious Airborne
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Infectious Transmissive
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High individual and public risk
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Plague - what does this mean

Plague is an infectious disease caused by the bacteria yersinia pestis, which is usually transmitted to humans through the bite of an infected flea. it can also be spread through contact with infected bodily fluids or contaminated materials. symptoms of plague include fever, chills, headache, and swollen lymph nodes, and can quickly progress to severe illness and death if left untreated.

What happens during the disease - plague

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Clinical Pattern

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How does a doctor diagnose

  • Physical Exam
  • Blood Tests
  • X-Rays
  • CT Scans
  • Biopsy
  • Culture Tests
  • Serology Tests

Treatment and Medical Assistance

Main goal: To reduce the severity and duration of the plague
  • Administer antibiotics to reduce the severity of the symptoms
  • Identify and isolate any infected individuals to prevent further spread
  • Provide supportive care for those who are infected
  • Educate the public about the disease and how to prevent it
  • Implement vector control measures to reduce the population of fleas and rodents that can carry the bacteria
  • Provide vaccinations for those who have been exposed to the disease
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28 Days of Hospitalization Required
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Average Time for Outpatient Care Not Established

Plague - Prevention

Plague can be prevented by avoiding contact with rodents and their fleas, practicing good hygiene (including washing hands regularly with soap and water), and using insect repellent to reduce the risk of flea bites. vaccines are also available in some countries.

Main symptoms of the disease plague

Stiffness of movement

(Rigidity, Stiffness, Stiff, Inflexibility, Stiffen, Immobility, Stiffening, Stiffly, Rigidness, Rigidifying, Rigidify, Rigidly)

Stiffness of movement is a symptom characterized by difficulty in movement, usually due to muscle tightness or joint pain. It may manifest as a feeling of tightness in the muscles, as a lack of range of motion, or as difficulty in performing everyday activities. It can develop gradually over time, o...

Age: any ageAccociated with 48 diseases
Darkening of tissues

Darkening of tissues

Darkening of tissues is a symptom that occurs when tissues in the body become discolored and darker in color. It can occur in any part of the body, including the skin, eyes, and mucous membranes. It is usually caused by an increase in the amount of melanin in the tissue, but can also be caused by ot...

Age: 1 to 100Accociated with 13 diseases

Elevated temperature 37-38 °

(High temperature, Fever, Feverishness, Pyrexia, Hyperthermia, Heat, Warmth, Hyperpyrexia, Hyperthermy, Thermalgia)

Elevated temperature is a symptom of illness where the body temperature is higher than normal. It typically appears as a fever, with the temperature ranging from 37-38°C. It is often accompanied by other symptoms such as chills, body aches, and fatigue. Elevated temperature can develop over a few da...

Age: any ageAccociated with 165 diseases

Chills

(Shivering, Goosebumps, Feverish, Chilliness, Shuddering, Freezing, Frosty, Icy, Coldness, Numbness)

Chills are a sudden feeling of coldness accompanied by shivering and a rise in body temperature. They can be caused by exposure to cold temperatures, infections, or emotional stress. Chills typically start with a feeling of coldness and goosebumps, followed by shivering, and then a rise in body temp...

Age: 1 to 100Accociated with 73 diseases

Headache

(Cephalalgia, Hedache, Pounding head, Throbbing head, Ache, Pounding pain, Throbbing pain, Head pain, Migraine, Tension headache)

Headache is a common symptom that can range from mild to severe. It typically develops gradually and can be localized or generalized. Common types of headache include tension-type, migraine, cluster, and sinus headaches, each with their own unique characteristics and manifestations. Tension-type hea...

Age: 1 to 100Accociated with 244 diseases

Enlarged lymph nodes

(Swollen lymph nodes, Enlarged lymph glands, Inflamed lymph nodes, Bulging lymph nodes, Tender lymph nodes, Enlarged lymph nodes, Swollen lymph glands, Inflamed lymph glands, Bulging lymph glands, Tender lymph glands)

Enlarged lymph nodes are swellings in the lymphatic system that can range in size from pea-sized to the size of a golf ball. They can develop in the neck, armpit, or groin and are usually painless. They can be caused by infection, inflammation, or cancer and may be accompanied by fever, night sweats...

Age: 1 to 100Accociated with 88 diseases

Specified forms of the disease

(A20.0) Bubonic plague
(A20.1) Cellulocutaneous plague
(A20.2) Pneumonic plague
(A20.3) Plague meningitis
(A20.7) Septicaemic plague
(A20.8) Other forms of plague
(A20.9) Plague, unspecified