Fleas can carry the Yersinia pestis bacteria that cause bubonic plague. Treating pets with flea powder or flea collars helps control the spread of infected fleas.
Bubonic Plague Pictures: Flea Powder
Photos of Bubonic Plague Infections and Transmission
From Mary Kugler, R.N., former About.com Guide
Updated February 13, 2009
About.com Health's Disease and Condition content is reviewed by our Medical Review Board
Using flea powder on pets helps control the spread of bubonic plague by killing fleas.
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