Bubonic plague: Authorities in Chinese region of Inner Mongolia on high alert

Mongolia has reported its first case of bubonic plague. Since the news broke out, China has geared up its precautions against the deadly disease.

As per the media reports, on Saturday, in Bayannur city the first suspected case of bubonic plague was found in a hospital in Urad Middle Banner. The man who contracted the disease is undergoing treatment and he is in a stable condition. However, the origin of the disease and how he got infected is still unknown.

According to China's Global Times, there's another suspected case of bubonic plague found in a 15-year-old boy. Reportedly, he had come in contact with a marmot hunted by a dog.

After discovering these two cases, a level 3 alert is in place. Such an alert forbids the hunting and consuming animals, who could possibly carry the plague and infect humans.

Bubonic plague, is one of the most feared diseases caused by a bacterial infection. This plague is responsible for 'The Black Death' - it triggered the deadliest epidemic in human history. Killing over 50 million people across Africa, Asia and Europe, the disease had born in the 14th century. Of course, now, the diseases can be treated and prevent deaths.

According to previous media reports, one-fifth of London's population was affected and succumbed to death by bubonic plague in 1665 and in the 19th century, as many as 12 million victims died in China and India.

Bubonic plague has a 30 to 60 per cent mortality rate, if not treated on time. Now a day, antibiotics ate used to treat patients who contract this disease from animals.

Usually, the symptoms are high fever, chills, nausea, weakness and swollen lymph nodes in the neck, armpit or groin.

Although, bubonic cases are quite rare, and it's highly unlikely that it may lead to an epidemic. The doctors are now aware of the disease and how to effectively treat patients.