📋Overview
Bubonic plague is a clinical form of infection characterized by the inflammation of lymph nodes, which are commonly referred to as buboes. The disease typically develops when the causative bacteria enter the body through the bite of an infected flea or via direct contact with an animal carrying the pathogen.
As the most frequent presentation of plague, this form specifically involves the lymphatic tissue rather than the blood or respiratory system. Medical classification distinguishes it from other forms based on these localized clinical features and the specific method of transmission.
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Medical codes (for reference)
UMLS CUI: C0282312Codes are provided for reference and interoperability. They are not a diagnosis.
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