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(A20.7) Septicaemic plague
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979 in individuals diagnosis septicaemic plague confirmed
Diagnosis septicaemic plague is diagnosed Prevalent in Men Only
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Men receive the diagnosis septicaemic plague
0 (less than 0.1%)Died from this diagnosis.
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Women receive the diagnosis septicaemic plague
0 (No mortality)Died from this diagnosis.
Risk Group for the Disease septicaemic plague - Men aged 0-5 and Women aged 0
In Men diagnosis is most often set at age 0-5, 75-79, 90-94
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+
No Cases of the Disease Septicaemic plague identified in Men
Disease Features septicaemic plague
Absence or low individual and public risk
Septicaemic plague - what does this mean
Septicaemic plague is caused by the bacterium yersinia pestis, which is spread by flea bites or contact with infected animals or people. it is characterized by fever, chills, vomiting, abdominal pain, and anemia, and can progress to shock, organ failure, and death if not treated promptly with antibiotics.
What happens during the disease - septicaemic plague
Septicaemic plague is caused by the bacterium yersinia pestis. it is spread through the bites of infected fleas or contact with infected animals or people. once the bacteria enter the body, they can spread quickly through the bloodstream, leading to a severe infection and septic shock. symptoms of septicaemic plague can include fever, chills, abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, and shock. if left untreated, the infection can lead to organ failure and death.
Clinical Pattern
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How does a doctor diagnose
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Treatment and Medical Assistance
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28 Days of Hospitalization Required
Average Time for Outpatient Care Not Established
Septicaemic plague - Prevention
Septicaemic plague can be prevented by avoiding contact with infected animals, such as rodents and fleas, and by practicing good hygiene. vaccines are available for high-risk groups, such as healthcare workers and veterinarians, and antibiotics can be used to treat early stages of the disease.