What Was the Bubonic Plague?
Reviewed: Dr. Gromatzky
9. Complications
Bubonic plague is an extremely serious condition leading to a number of life-threatening complications. The fatality rate is high, and even people that do have access to treatment may die. Depending on the variety, gangrene can disrupt blood flow and cause extensive decay of the flesh. High levels of bacterium in the body can result in shock that can result in fatalities.
Respiratory failure and the failure of other organs can also result in some fatalities, while meningitis is also a cause of death in a small number of cases. Some survivors will need to have some digits and other body parts amputated to help save their lives.
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