Emily is a health news writer based in London, United Kingdom. She holds a bachelor's degree in biology from Durham University and a master's degree in clinical and therapeutic neuroscience from Oxford University. She has worked in science communication, medical writing and as a local news reporter while undertaking journalism training.
A person in Oregon has been diagnosed with bubonic plague — the first case of the illness reported in the state since 2015.
Bubonic plague is most famously associated with the Middle Ages, notably"The Black Death," which is estimated to have killed between 50% to 60% of the population of Europe. Related: 'Black death' survivors had plague-resistant genes that may boost their descendants' risk of autoimmune disease In the case of bubonic plague, the bacteria enter the body and spread through the lymphatic system to the nearest lymph node, where they trigger inflammation, resulting in the development of a painful bubo. Patients may also develop symptoms such as fever, headaches and chills.
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