Plague (Yersinia pestis)
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Plague (Pestis)
ICD-9 020; ICD-10 A20
Plague is a disease caused by microorganisms (germs) called bacteria. It is usually passed between rabbits and rodents, such as rats, mice, prairie dogs, and squirrels, by the bite of an infected flea. The disease can be passed to people and cats by flea bites. People and cats can also get plague by coming in contact with animals that have plague or have died from the disease.
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