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Yersinia Pestis

Facts of the Plague . First traces of the plague was in 542 C.E.Is transmitted to humans by fleas found on ratsThree major forms of the disease are: Bubonic, Septicemic, and Pneumonic plague . Diseases caused by Yersinia Pestis . Bubonic plague: based on the lymphatic system.Septicemic pla

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Yersinia Pestis

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    1. Yersinia Pestis Lorena, Cameron, Shiraz, Lulu Elmhurst College Math and Science Academy August 5, 2006

    2. Facts of the Plague First traces of the plague was in 542 C.E. Is transmitted to humans by fleas found on rats Three major forms of the disease are: Bubonic, Septicemic, and Pneumonic plague

    3. Diseases caused by Yersinia Pestis Bubonic plague: based on the lymphatic system. Septicemic plague: Centers in the bloodstream. Pneumonic Plague: Centers in the lungs.

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