📋Overview
Bubonic plague is a form of plague caused by the bacterium Yersinia pestis. It is a legacy term referring to the most common clinical presentation of plague, characterized by swollen and painful lymph nodes called buboes. Modern terminology classifies plague into bubonic, septicemic, and pneumonic forms based on clinical features. Bubonic plague primarily affects lymphatic tissue and is transmitted through flea bites or contact with infected animals.
Medical codes (for reference)
UMLS CUI: C0282312ICD-10-CM
A20.0
MeSH
D010930
SNOMED CT (US)
5079700758750007
Codes are provided for reference and interoperability. They are not a diagnosis.
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