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Bubonic plague is a contageous, usually fatal disease which was once endemic only to India. However, it has rapidly spread to other countries. Its outbreaks occur in the wake of the deteriorating sanitary conditions and are a cause of hundreds of deaths. So far bubonic plague has not been a danger to some countries. Nevertheless, those countries must be vigilant and alert so as to prevent the spread of this fatal disease on their territory.