Prevention and control measures for Plague

Guidance for the management of suspected pneumonic plague cases identified on aircraft and ships

Guidance for healthcare workers on the use of personal protective equipment in the management of bubonic and pneumonic plague patients

Plague is an infectious disease caused by Yersinia pestis, a bacterium usually found in small mammals and their fleas.

A case of bubonic plague can be suspected on aircraft or ships when a passenger or a crew member leaving an affected area has a fever associated with swollen lymph nodes.