Moving into the 21st century, it has been discussed as a potential bioweapon and a new vaccine would need to be developed for it. Plague types are bubonic, septicemic and pneumonic, which are all caused by the bacterium Yersinia Pestis. If the plague was used in a war or conflict as a bioweapon millions and maybe even billions could die as a result.
Also in modern times the plague is easily treatable with simple antibiotics, but many people in third world countries still die every day from the plague.
Also in modern times the plague is easily treatable with simple antibiotics, but many people in third world countries still die every day from the plague.