The Bubonic Plague was Caused by a Bacterium That Is

Question

The bubonic plague was caused by a bacterium that is found _____.
A)in soil
B)in the gut of fleas
C)on the surface of fruit
D)in the feces of rodents

Accepted Answer

The bubonic plague is caused by the bacterium Yersinia pestis, which is primarily found in the gut of fleas. These fleas then infect rodents, and humans can become infected through flea bites or contact with infected animals.