Yersinia pestis infection risk factors

Jump to navigation Jump to search

Yersinia pestis infection Microchapters

Home

Patient Information

Overview

Historical Perspective

Classification

Pathophysiology

Causes

Differentiating Yersinia Pestis Infection from other Diseases

Epidemiology and Demographics

Risk Factors

Screening

Natural History, Complications and Prognosis

Diagnosis

History and Symptoms

Physical Examination

Laboratory Findings

Chest X Ray

Treatment

Medical Therapy

Primary Prevention

Cost-Effectiveness of Therapy

Future or Investigational Therapies

Case Studies

Case #1

Yersinia pestis infection risk factors On the Web

Most recent articles

Most cited articles

Review articles

CME Programs

Powerpoint slides

Images

American Roentgen Ray Society Images of Yersinia pestis infection risk factors

All Images
X-rays
Echo & Ultrasound
CT Images
MRI

Ongoing Trials at Clinical Trials.gov

US National Guidelines Clearinghouse

NICE Guidance

FDA on Yersinia pestis infection risk factors

CDC on Yersinia pestis infection risk factors

Yersinia pestis infection risk factors in the news

Blogs on Yersinia pestis infection risk factors

Directions to Hospitals Treating Yersinia pestis infection

Risk calculators and risk factors for Yersinia pestis infection risk factors

Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]

Overview

Risk Factors

Outbreaks in people occur in areas where housing and sanitation conditions are poor. These outbreaks can occur in rural communities or in cities. They are usually associated with infected rats and rat fleas that live in the home.

Male Xenopsylla cheopis (oriental rat flea) engorged with blood. This flea is the primary vector of plague in most large plague epidemics in Asia, Africa, and South America. Both male and female fleas can transmit the infection.
Male Xenopsylla cheopis (oriental rat flea) engorged with blood. This flea is the primary vector of plague in most large plague epidemics in Asia, Africa, and South America. Both male and female fleas can transmit the infection.

Resources

CDC

References


Template:WikiDoc Sources