Symptoms of bubonic plague typically appear within a few days of infection and include fever, chills, weakness, headache, and fatigue. The most distinctive symptom is the development of buboes—painful, swollen lymph nodes usually located in the groin, armpits, or neck. Additional symptoms may include nausea, muscle aches, and inflammation around the affected lymph nodes. Without treatment, the infection can spread to the bloodstream or lungs, leading to more severe forms of plague.
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