Study: The Plague Is Making a Comeback in America

In the United States, eleven people have been infected and four have died from the plague since April this year. The most recent death occurred in Utah, but the cases have so far appeared in seven states.

Officially called the bubonic plague and once known in medieval Europe as the Black Death, the death rate for untreated plague can be as high as 93 percent. Here’s what you need to know to cut your risk.

Someone forward you this email? No Sweat! Sign up here to get your own If you're having trouble viewing this email, click here Follow Us Study: The Plague Is Making a Comeback in America In the United States, eleven people have been infected and four have died from the plague since April this year. The most recent death occurred in Utah, but the cases have so far appeared in seven states. Officially called the bubonic plague and once known in medieval Europe as the Black Death, the death rate for untreated plague can be as high as 93 percent. Here’s what you need to know to cut your risk. Nicholas English Content Manager of About.com Health How Does the Bubonic Plague Spread?    READ NOW The Plague as a Bioterrorism Threat    READ NOW History: The Black Death Is Still Europe’s Worst Ever Natural Disaster READ NOW What Does the Bubonic Plague Actually Look Like?    READ NOW Trending Now • 5 Hip Stretching Exercises That Can Help Low Back Pain • What Not to Say to Someone With Breast Cancer • Here’s How to Be Healthy If You’re Not Eating Meat • Can I Really Prevent Hair Loss? • Why a Jar Is the Best Place to Make Salad • These Antidepressants Can Cause Broken Bones • Binge Eater? There’s a Gene for That Advertisement About Health  |  Follow Us You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About Health newsletter. If you wish to unsubscribe, please click here 1500 Broadway, 6th Floor, New York, NY, 10036 © 2015 About.com - All rights reserved. Privacy Policy.