Bubonic plague, also known as the Black Death, is a serious infectious disease caused by the bacterium Yersinia pestis. While it was once a devastating pandemic, bubonic plague is now rare, thanks to the development of antibiotics.
This is often the first symptom of bubonic plague and can reach up to 102°F (39°C) or higher.
Severe headaches are another common symptom of bubonic plague.
People with bubonic plague may experience chills, sweating, and general malaise.
Extreme weakness and fatigue are also common symptoms of bubonic plague.
The most characteristic symptom of bubonic plague is the development of one or more swollen and painful lymph nodes, called buboes.
Some people with bubonic plague may also experience nausea and vomiting.
Muscle pain can also be a symptom of bubonic plague.
In some cases, the skin around the buboes may become red, discolored, or even blackened.
If left untreated, bubonic plague can lead to sepsis, a life-threatening condition that causes widespread inflammation and organ failure.
This symptom is more common with pneumonic plague, but can also occur in severe cases of bubonic plague.