Can a person exposed to pneumonic plague avoid becoming sick?
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Yes. People who have had close contact with an infected person can greatly reduce the chance of becoming sick if they begin treatment within 7 days of their exposure to pneumonic plague. Treatment consists of taking antibiotics for at least 7 days.