Microbiology with Diseases by Body System (4th Edition)

Published by Benjamin Cummings
ISBN 10: 032191855X
ISBN 13: 978-0-32191-855-0

Chapter 21 - Microbial Cardiovascular and Systemic Diseases - Questions For Review - Matching - 1 - Page 673: 5

Answer

B

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Bubonic plague is an infection of the lymphatic system that is caused by the bacterium Yersinia pestis. It occurs because of the bite of an infected flea, Xenopsylla cheopis. Symptoms include enlarged and painful lymph nodes (buboes), malaise, chills, high-grade fever, seizures, and gangrene of the extremities like lips, fingers, and toes.
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