Is plague spread from person-to-person?
Yes. This infection is spread from person-to-person by close contact (within three feet) of an infected person who coughs, spreading the germ into the air. How will I know if I was exposed to the plague germ? Exposure depends on how the germ was released into the air, where the germ was released, and where you were relative to the release site. The further away you were, the less likely it will be that you have been exposed. If you have close contact with an infected person (within three feet), the local health department may determine that you have been exposed. How soon will symptoms develop (incubation period)? Symptoms may start within one to six days after you have breathed the germ into your lungs. What are the symptoms of plague? Symptoms include sudden onset of a high fever, chills, headache, extreme fatigue, muscle aches, and a cough that may be bloody. How is the plague treated? If you have the infection, your health care provider will give you an antibiotic. How is the plagu
