Bubonic plague is caused by (infectious agent) yersinia pestis. Fleas carry the infected blood in their stomach from feeding on infected rodents. The flea can transport the bacterial infection without experiencing symptoms. The flea vomits some infected blood into skin with the bite of a human.
Do not handle dead rodents. Use gloves and tools (that hold the wild life away from your body) if you must move dead animals.
Bubonic plague is derived from a Greek word indicating groin. A primary symptom is swollen lymph nodes in the arm pit and groin area. Symptoms show in 2-5 days after the flea (exposure) bite.
First symptoms include an increased body (fever) temperature, pain and muscle cramping, swollen glands, skin color changes. Advanced symptoms involve shortness of breath, vomiting blood, and severe pain.
Treatment for symptoms is immediate administration of antibiotics. Human to human transmission of the disease can occur through body fluids of an infected person. Prevent direct contact with infected tissue and drainage. Home Care Path encourages seniors to discuss any concerns with their primary medical doctor.
Home Care Path www.homecarepath.com is a leading senior care provider serving south central Wisconsin. Services include:
-in home staffing with help for ADL's and IADL's
-inpatient advocacy for safe succcessful hospital stays
-crisis intervention with transitional counseling
-temporary help with a scheduled day surgery
-down sizing home contents when stuff matters
-communicate face to face on computer across long distances
Simply call 608-432-4286 to schedule an in home interview. We accept long term care insurance. 2012 rates are 20.00 per hour. Email lkutzke@homecarepath.onmicrosoft.com Services are tax deductible. Valuing home and human life.
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