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Overview. Plague is an infectious disease caused by bacteria called Yersinia pestis. These bacteria are found mainly in rodents, particularly rats, and in the fleas that feed on them. Other animals and humans usually contract the bacteria from rodent or flea bites. Historically, plague destroyed entire civilizations.
What is Plague and How do People get it? Plague disease is a severe illness that can result in pneumonia, swollen glands, blood infection, and death. It is caused by bacteria named Yersinia pestis. Plague killed millions in the 14th century and was called the Black Death. In 1900, there was an outbreak of plague in San Francisco caused by infected rats brought by a ship. Plague is mainly a disease of rodents and is most common in the southwestern United States, particularly Arizona and New Mexico.