A doctor or veterinarian will perform a physical exam which includes asking about the medical history and possible sources of exposure. The following possible test could include: * Blood samples (detecting antibodies) * Culture samples of body fluids (check for the bacteria Yersinia pestis) * Kidney and liver testing * Checking lymphatic system for signs of infection * Examining body fluids for abnormal signs * Checking for swelling * Checking for signs of dehydration * Checking for fever * Checking for lung infection
Septicemic plague
Urban plague
Bubonic plague
Hittite plague
Metal fume fever
Sylvatic plague
Tomato fever
Pneumonic plague