Pneumonic plague is a severe lung infection caused by *Yersinia pestis*, spread via inhaled droplets from infected people or animals. It progresses rapidly, causing fever, coughing blood, and respiratory failure. Early antibiotics are vital. Benefits target public health preparedness, biodefense research, and rapid outbreak response—not individuals.
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