Bubonic Plague in the Modern World
5. Into the Blood Stream
After the colonizing the lymph nodes, the bacteria move into the bloodstream, but reseachers are not sure how this occurs. They believe that the bacteria may travel through the lymphatic system, eventually draining into the subclavian vein. Another theory is that the bacteria remain in the lymph node until it ruptures, and they can make their way into the blood vessels.
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