The Bubonic Plague, caused by the bacterium Yersinia pestis, is a highly infectious disease that swept through Europe in the 14th century, killing an estimated 25 million people and profoundly altering the course of European history. Known as the Black Death, this pandemic highlighted the impacts of trade, poor sanitation, and human interaction on the spread of infectious diseases.

Bubonic Plague

Yersinia pestis is a Gram-negative bacterium responsible for the infectious disease known as the plague, which historically caused devastating pandemics such as the Black Death. It primarily spreads through flea bites and can lead to severe forms of illness, including bubonic, septicemic, and pneumonic plague, if untreated.

Yersinia Pestis

Highly infectious disease

14th Century

25 million people

European history is like a big story about how people and places in Europe have changed over a very long time. It includes important events, like when people discovered new lands or when they had big arguments and made peace again.

Course Of European History

The Black Death was a devastating global epidemic of bubonic plague that struck Europe and Asia in the mid-1300s, killing an estimated 25 million people. It was caused by the bacterium Yersinia pestis, which was transmitted to humans through fleas that infested rats, leading to widespread social, economic, and cultural upheaval.

Black Death

A pandemic is a global outbreak of a disease that occurs when a new infectious agent spreads easily between people across multiple countries or continents. Effective management requires international cooperation, robust public health infrastructure, and comprehensive strategies for prevention, treatment, and vaccination.

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Impacts of trade

Poor sanitation refers to the lack of access to clean and safe facilities for the disposal of human waste, leading to the spread of diseases and environmental pollution. It is a critical public health issue that affects billions of people worldwide, particularly in low-income and developing countries, where inadequate infrastructure and resources exacerbate the problem.

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