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Plague

Disease
Plague is an infectious disease caused by the bacterium Yersinia pestis. Symptoms include fever, weakness and headache. Usually this begins one to seven days after exposure. There are three forms of plague, each affecting a different part of the... Wikipedia
Symptoms: Fever, weakness, headache
Diagnostic method: Finding the bacterium in a lymph node, blood, sputum
Prevention: Plague vaccine
Prognosis: ≈10% risk of death (with treatment)
Usual onset: 1–7 days after exposure

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1. a : a disastrous evil or affliction : calamity b : a destructively numerous influx or multiplication of a noxious animal : infestation
Noun. plaguer (plural plaguers) Someone or something that plagues or annoys. (slang) One infected with HIV.
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a. A widespread affliction or calamity seen as divine retribution. b. An influx or large number of destructive or unwanted things, especially animals: ...
What does the noun plaguer mean? There is one meaning in OED's entry for the noun plaguer. See 'Meaning & use' for definition, usage, and quotation evidence.
One who plagues or vexes. noun. One who plagues or annoys. noun. One who plagues or annoys .
plague in American English · 1. anything that afflicts or troubles; calamity; scourge · 2. any contagious epidemic disease that is deadly; esp., bubonic plague.
to cause worry, pain, or difficulty to someone or something over a period of time: Financial problems have been plaguing their new business partners.
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any cause of trouble, annoyance, or vexation: Uninvited guests are a plague. Synonyms: torment, bother, nuisance.
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