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/^t/The plague is a very infectious and usually fatal disease which affects rodents, but is transmissible to humans by the bites of rodent fleas. The bubonic plague, in particular, causes headaches, fever, and painful swellings of the lymph nodes, especially in the groin area. To prevent the spread of such an epidemic, a country which is in danger of an outbreak, should take all possible safety measures. Yet, no matter how hard that country tries to stop the disease, there is no guarantee of success. But both, the government and people, have to do their best and co-operate.