Bubonic Plague

• Progression of Disease- If bubonic plague is not treated, the bacteria can spread through the bloodstream causing septicemia or it can infect the lungs, causing a secondary case of pneumonic plague. Rarely, it can progress to meningitis.
• Individuals with bubonic plague may experience prostration, restlessness, confusion, delirium, and a lack of coordination.
• Some patients may experience intestinal discomfort like nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and/or abdominal pain.
• The lymph nodes may begin to suppurate during the second week.