Bubonic Plague in the Modern World
9. Risk of Infection
People who are most at risk for bubonic plague are those who spend a lot of time outdoors or working with or around animals. Infected ticks live on many animals other than rats, including mice, squirrels, prairie dogs, chipmunks, and rabbits. Domestic cats and dogs can also get infected through flea bites or by biting an infected rodent.
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