Can the bubonic plague be spread through air?

No, the bubonic plague cannot be spread through air. The bubonic plague is caused by the bacterium Yersinia pestis, which is typically spread through the bite of an infected flea. The fleas become infected when they feed on infected rodents, such as rats. When the infected flea bites a human, the bacteria can enter the skin and cause infection.

The bubonic plague can also be spread through direct contact with infected animals or humans, such as through contact with infected bodily fluids or tissues. However, it is important to note that the bubonic plague is not easily transmitted from person to person.

There are other forms of plague, such as pneumonic plague, that can be transmitted through the air. Pneumonic plague is a more severe form of the disease that affects the lungs.