Bubonic plague
Black Death only Spread Because Man Was too Close to Rats, says Study
The Black Death from 1346 to 1353 was the most fatal pandemic in human history, claiming up to 200 million lives.
Colorado House Cat Tests Positive for Bubonic Plague
The infectious disease, which is caused by the bacteria Yersinia pestis, can be spread to humans and pets by fleas.
Chipmunks Test Positive for Plague Near Lake Tahoe, Leading to Closures
Today, the frightening disease that caused the Black Death "is treatable with commonly available antibiotics," the CDC said.
More Cases of Bubonic Plague Recorded in China and Mongolia
So far this year, Mongolia has had 22 suspected plague cases, six of which have been confirmed with laboratory testing.
Plague Kills Another Man in Mongolia As Russia Starts Mass Vaccination
Bubonic plague is a potentially deadly disease caused by the bacteria Yersinia pestis.
New Mexico Man Dies From Plague 2 Weeks After First Case Reported In State
The man, who was in his 20s, died after being hospitalized, the New Mexico Department of Health reported Friday.
How Does Bubonic Plague Spread, Can It Be Treated?
"Risk for getting plague is extremely low as long as precautions are taken," according to a statement from Colorado health officials, which also provided a list of safety measures that stressed the importance of staying away from wild animals.
Teen Boy Dies From Bubonic Plague in Mongolia After Eating Marmot Meat
In Mongolia, at least one person dies from plague every year, despite public health campaigns warning people to avoid eating or coming into contact with marmots.
China's Inner Mongolia Reports Bubonic Plague Case, Issues Level 3 Alert
It is currently not clear how the individual became infected.
Tourists Quarantined After 'Black Death' Outbreak in Mongolia
A man and his pregnant wife died from the disease after they ate an infected marmot.
A Child in Idaho Is Infected With Bubonic Plague
A child in Idaho contracted the bubonic plague this week.
Ancestor of Bubonic Plague Bacteria Found
How many bacteria are alive today that could cause pandemics in the future?
Dancing With the Dead May Spread Plague in Madagascar
A sacred ritual that involves exhuming and rewrapping the remains of relatives could be aiding the spread of the disease.
Why Madagascar's Plague Outbreak Is Worse This Year
The plague outbreak is a powerful enemy that cannot be stopped easily.
Plague Season in Madagascar Is Early and Brutal
This plague season could be the deadliest yet for Madagasar.
Fleas in Arizona Test Positive for the Plague
Two counties in the northern part of the state issued public health warnings about transmission of the fatal disease.
Explainer: Understanding Plague in the 21st Century
What is considered a medieval disease by many is still present in several African countries.
Michigan Resident Contracts Bubonic Plague, 14th Case This Year
This is the first case of plague in Michigan this year.