<unk>  is a very aggressive infection requiring early treatment. Antibiotics must be given within 24 hours of first symptoms to reduce the risk of death. Streptomycin, gentamicin, tetracyclines and chloramphenicol are all able to kill the causative bacterium. Antibiotic treatment for seven days will protect people who have had direct, close contact with infected patients. Wearing a close-fitting surgical mask also protects against infection. The mortality rate from untreated<unk>  approaches 100%.
Pneumonic plague
Hittite plague
Bubonic plague
Sylvatic plague
Urban plague
Metal fume fever
Malaria
Septicemic plague