Pulmonic Plague (Noun)
Meaning
A rapidly progressive and frequently fatal form of the plague that can spread through the air from person to person; characterized by lung involvement with chill, bloody expectoration and high fever.
Classification
Nouns denoting natural processes.
Examples
- The outbreak of pulmonic plague in the medieval town was so severe that it decimated nearly half of the population within a fortnight.
- In the early 20th century, pulmonic plague outbreaks were a major public health concern in many parts of the world, particularly in crowded urban areas.
- The symptoms of pulmonic plague can progress rapidly, often causing death within 24 to 48 hours of infection if left untreated.
- Historically, pulmonic plague has been responsible for some of the deadliest pandemics in human history, including the Black Death of the 14th century.
- The development of antibiotics has greatly improved the chances of survival for those infected with pulmonic plague, but prompt treatment is still essential to prevent complications and death.