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There were two types of the plague the Bubonic Plague and the pneumonic. The signs of having the bubonic plague were swellings in your armpits and groin. The signs of having the pneumonic plague were having breathing problems, you coughed up blood and you died more rapidly.
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Do people still die of the black plague?
No, we now know the bubonic plague was caused by a bacterium called Yersinia pestis that we have antibiotics to treat.
What would be the percentage of people dying from the plague?
The question is underspecified:Do you mean:people dying of plague as a percentage of the total population?people dying from the plague as a percentage of people dying from all causes?In either case, it would also be helpful to know where and when.I would suggest that on Antarctica, in the sixth century, the percentage of people dying from plague was zero!
How did the Thucydides know about the symptoms of the plague?
He had it himself and he saw other people getting inflicted with it
How did people know thay had the plague?
people usually showed following symptoms. Bloody vomit fever and tumors.
How did bubonic plague affect people in the medieval times?
The Bubonic Plague killed nearly 80 to 90 percent of the population killing 1 out of every 3 people. the cause of the plague were fleas which were carried by rats which lived on boats. The people didn't know what was causing the plague at the time and thought it was a message from God. Hope this helps!
How do you know rats had the plague?
rats carried flea's. the flea's carried the plague the people got the plague from the flea's but blamed the rats.
What happen to the land if most people die from the plague?
i don't know that's why I'm asking you
Can people die from plague?
yes sadly millions of people can die from plague :(
How many people die from plague yearly worldwide?
Approximately 2000 people die from a the plague on a yearly basis worldwide. The last big plague was the bubonic plague.
Did only poor people catch the plague?
Rich people left towns and cities to get away from the plague. Poor people did not have that option so more poor people died of the plague.
Two reasons why many bodies of plague victims were not buried when the plague was at its worst in England?
Many bodies of plague victims were not buried because the death toll overwhelmed burial services, leading to mass graves being used. Additionally, fear of contagion meant that bodies were not handled or buried promptly as people were too scared to come into contact with them.
What is the reservoir for the bubonic plague?
The Plague started in the Gobi Desert of Mongolia. I know of no reservoir.
