The Plague Has Been Reported In The U.S., So Will Michigan & Ohio Be Infected?

Some bad news straight out of the Black Death era has appeared, as CNN has reported that a resident in Colorado has contracted the Plague.

Although in a 5 year span from 2010 to 2015, only 3200+ cases were reported worldwide, it's still crucial that if you experience symptoms you get checked, as they break down exactly what the disease is:

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The plague is an infectious disease caused by a bacterium, Yersinia pestis, transmitted by fleas. Although it is best known for “The Black Death,” an outbreak that killed millions of Europeans during the Middle Ages, the bacteria circulates naturally among wild rodents and rarely infects humans today.

As the Program Manager of the Office of Communicable Disease and Emergency Preparedness at the Pueblo Department of Public Health and Environment, Alicia Solis pointed out, although it may not spread as fast as it did during the "Black Death," death can occur if you don't act fast when you experience symptoms:

Plague can be treated successfully with antibiotics, but an infected person must be treated promptly to avoid serious complications or death

What Are Symptoms of Plague?

The most common symptoms are Fever, Headache, Chills, Weakness, and Swollen & painful lymph nodes called buboes, usually in the armpits, groin, or neck, according to the CDC.

Will It Make Its Way To Michigan or Ohio?

As of now, there's no telling if the symptoms contracted by the individual could have been passed on to anyone making their way to the state, but it's safe to assume for now at least, that Ohio and Michigan residents can rest easy and not worry about the issue unless it has been reported.