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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.
There are three major types of plague. All are caused by Yersinia pestis; only the route of infection is different. Bubonic plague is the classic illness caught through the bite of an infected flea. This type represents the majority of cases, with the bacteria invading the lymph nodes of the patient.