Plague in the House—Could You Identify the Patient?

Plague in the House—Could You Identify the Patient?

Urgent message: While common perceptions are that the plague—the infamous microorganism that claimed the lives of countless millions in ancient times—has been eradicated in modern society, infections still occur, even in the United States. While the odds of encountering a patient infected with the plague are thin, its presentation of flu-like symptoms—which could easily lead a patient to urgent care—make it a diagnosis urgent care providers should be aware of. Introduction Yersinia pestis—known commonly as …

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