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Plague

person with bubonic plague Plague still occurs in the world today, but outbreaks are rare. Bubonic plague, the most common, results in "buboes" or swelling at the lymph glands. Fortunately, antibiotics are effective at treating plague.

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Last Updated: May 7, 2012