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Plague Lesson 3
  Differential Diagnosis

Septicemic Plague

      
 
Disease Characteristics
Meningococcemia
  • More likely to have evidence of meningitis (but not always present).
Septicemia caused by other Gram-negative bacteria
  • Underlying illness usually present.
 
   


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