What Was the Black Plague?
6. Complications
In addition to the symptoms already mentioned, bubonic plague can result in some very serious complications. One of these is gangrene, which means that your body tissues are literally dying and decaying. This is a very dangerous condition in itself and must be treated as soon as possible.
In a small percentage of cases, the patient will also develop meningitis which is the inflammation of the meninges membrane. This membrane helps protect the spinal cord and brain. Bubonic plague will be fatal in the majority of cases if it is left untreated. The cause of death is typically sepsis, which means a severe reaction from the immune system to the presence of the bacterium.
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