Bubonic Plague
Think bubonic plague went out with the Middle Ages? Two people were hospitalized with it in New York City in November 2002. This potentially fatal disease, transmitted by flea bites, still exists in some parts of the world. From the About.com Guide to Rare/Orphan Diseases.

CDC: Information on Plague
Comprehensive information about plague from the Centers for Disease Control (CDC).

NORD: Bubonic Plague
Comprehensive information on the disease from the National Organization for Rare Disorders (U.S.).

CDC: FAQs About Plague as a Biological Weapon
Information about plague and its possible use as a biological weapon, from the Centers for Disease Control (CDC).

Bubonic Plague Hits San Francisco 1900-1909
Information on a plague outbreak in San Francisco 1900-1909, from WGBH (Public Broadcasting System, U.S.).

The Bubonic Plague
A U.S. geography teacher explains "The Black Death," bubonic plague in the Middle Ages.