鼠疫造成的危害极为严重，但随着抗生素的发明和广泛应用，其相关的病死率显著降低。对于鼠疫不必过于恐慌，只要做好个人防护，发病后及时就诊，就可获得痊愈。鼠疫的防控需要根据疫区或非疫区分别对待，才能够有效控制疫情播散。氟喹诺酮类、磺胺类等抗生素可有效控制病情，并可作为暴露后的预防用药。

Historically, the hazards during the outbreak of plague were extremely serious, and even affected the historical process. With the invention and widespread application of antibiotics, the plague-related mortality rate was significantly reduced. It is not necessary to panic about the plague. With the personal protection, it can be cured after the onset of illness. The prevention and control of plague needs to be treated separately according to the infected area or the non-epidemic area, which can effectively control the spread of the epidemic. Antibiotics such as fluoroquinolones and sulfonamides can effectively control the condition and can be used as a preventive medication after exposure.