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Probably delayed treatment or missed symptoms. Pneumonic plague moves fast once lungs are involved. How often do you see diagnostic delays? -
Yes. They’re more likely to see the first signs, especially in endemic regions. What is your opinion about this topic?
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It spreads fast, especially in close contact. Without antibiotics, it can be fatal in under 24 hours. Did you know about it?
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Definitely. Early pneumonic plague can look like pneumonia or flu. Without exposure history, it’s easy to miss. How could you catch it on first triage?
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Yes. Rural nurses are more likely to see it first. Basic training helps with faster diagnosis and response. Did you learn about plague in school?
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Arizona has active surveillance programs in high-risk counties. Other states monitor rodent populations. Are you receiving plague updates in your area?
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Cats can catch and spread plague through respiratory droplets or bites. Dogs carry fleas. Do you include pet exposure when taking history?
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Yes, they’re still the main transmission route for bubonic plague. Fleas from rodents are common in rural areas. Do you teach patients flea prevention?
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I recommend asking about recent travel to rural areas of Arizona, contact with rodents, fleas, or pets that roam outside... what is your opinion about this topic?
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Yes, if the patient lives in or visited an endemic area and had possible animal exposure. What is your opinion about it?
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It looks like flu or sepsis early on. Swollen lymph nodes can help catch bubonic plague. What else would you consider for a diagnosis?
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Mainly through flea bites from infected rodents. Cats can also spread it if infected. Did you know about it?
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Plague is immediately reportable. You should call your local or state health department right away. What else do you know about it?
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The recommendations are: use droplet and contact precautions for pneumonic plague. Some facilities use airborne for safety. What else do you know about it?
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Tell them it’s rare and treatable. Avoid contact with wild animals and flea bites. If sick, get care early. What questions are you hearing?
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Contact tracing is critical with pneumonic cases. It spreads fast. How do you handle it?
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Surely, some clinics in Arizona are on alert. Most based on travel, exposure, or symptoms... What else do you know about it?
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This case proves it’s still around. Nurses need to stay sharp, especially in rural areas. Did you have a similar case in the last days?
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It spreads through droplets and requires isolation. One case can lead to an outbreak without fast control. What else do you know about it?
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We should watch for painful lymph nodes, fever, headache, and fatigue. Are you noticing these symptoms in your patients?
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Stay calm and give facts. Plague is rare and treatable if caught early, so the risk is low for most people. Are your patients asking about it?
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First of all, professionals have to keep calm. It's treatable, but fast action is essential. What is your opinion about this topic?
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Many people still think plague is extinct but education should be to start prevention. What do you think about this topic?
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I’m curious—do you drink coffee daily? How does it affect your energy or health? Do you have any tips for balancing caffeine intake? Let’s share! -
Bubonic plague causes lymph node swelling and fever. Pneumonic affects the lungs and spreads through cough. Have you heard about these differences?
