An Outbreak of Plague at Arrah in 1902-1903

The buboes generally^ appeared between two to four days from the date of attack and in some instances the appearance of buboes and fever was simultaneous. The above statement will show the different sites of buboes in 167 cases under my treatment and the percentage of cures. In one case the bubo appeared at about the middle of left forearm anteriorly, and in another case at about the middle of thigh externally Prognosis?The pneumonic variety of plague is generally fatal, the next in severity is the plague with buboes in the neck. The plague with buboes in groins and axilla are more favourable. Much, however, appeared to depend on the hygienic condition of patient, attention and proper nursing and the state of health. The favourable sites?In groins, the common site is about inches below the inguinal region, in the axilla about 1 inch below the