Bubonic Plague: Treatment & Prevention

Today when people get Bubonic Plague, which is very uncommon, they are treated with antibiotics. If an affected person is not treated within the first week of contracting the disease, the person will most likely die. Streptomycin and Gentamycin are two modern antibiotics that are effective against Bubonic Plague.When undergoing treatment for the Black Death, victims are always hospitalized and kept in seclusion.

In the Middle Ages, when Europe was experiencing its most deadly widespread epidemic, Milan kept its gates locked so travelers could not get in.This preventative measure proved useful, and the disease was not nearly as deadly as it was in the rest of Europe. During the 14^th century, quarantines were used all across Europe.They also helped in the fight against the Black Death. Some European countries founded special hospitals especially for victims of the Plague.In the late 1600s, Europe put in effect a medical boundary between Europe and the Eastern countries where the Plague originated.This helped to stop the spread of the Mortality as well.To prevent bubonic plague, anyone who comes in contact with a victim of the disease should take antibiotics to make sure that they do not contract the disease.People who get flea bites should check with their doctor and take antibiotics to make sure that they do not contract the disease. Another preventative measure for bubonic plague is to make sure there are no rodents in or around the home. Keeping pets protected from fleas can also help, since fleas spread the disease. A vaccine was created to prevent