"Glandular plague" is an older or alternative term for , the most common form of the disease caused by the bacterium Yersinia pestis . It is named for the characteristic "buboes"—painfully swollen lymph nodes (glands) that appear in the groin, armpits, or neck. Key Research Papers & Historical Documents
: A CDC-led review of 273 articles analyzing 723 cases (including glandular/bubonic forms) to determine the most effective antibiotic treatments like Gentamicin and Ciprofloxacin.
: A modern study examining outbreaks in Sanjiangyuan Area , where glandular plague remains the primary form of the disease in certain natural foci.
: This research paper uses historical "Necrologi" (death registers) to trace individual cases of "pestiferous dragonzello" (buboes) in the groin or armpit. 💡 Quick Facts Plague - StatPearls - NCBI Bookshelf - NIH
