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All forms are caused by a bacterium called Yersinia pestis. The oriental rat flea carries this bacterium, and lives on the backs of rats. The flea inhales carbon dioxide exhaled from humans, and jumps through the air to feed on a new host. Back in the 1600's, people thought it was transmitted through the air, because the smell of the dead and dying was so awful. So The Oriental Rat Flea caused the black death, otherwise known as the plague.
disease spread by fleas which communicated the disease from rats and to humans.
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∙ 14y agoThe cause for the black death was the germs in fleas which lived in black rats. When the rats died, the infected fleas moved on to the humans, ultimately spreading the disease by each person they bite. Unsure of what was the cause, the population carried herbs in cloth which they held to their mouth so if others cough they won't get 'infected'.
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Did Queen Elizabeth 1 event the medicine for black death disease?
No she didn't. The doctors of the time were as much confused about the causes and the cures as anyone.
What primary evidence is their of the black death?
The fact that the disease that causes it exists today, but is just less common and we have the proper medical care to take care of it.
Where did the black death arrive?
The black death started around 1437 in Europe.
How fast did the Black Death spread?
The Black Death spread across Europe at 4km
Did wales suffer from the black death?
Of course it did, all of Europe was hit by the black death.
Major causes of death?
The Black Plague!
How does the immune system respond to the black death?
Black Death causes our body to ave turmors. Also it causes bloody vomit fever and tumors.
What causes of the black death you think the mice?
No. The Black Death is caused by a bacterium called Yersinia pestis.
What are the old cures and causes for black death?
they thought that the black death was causes by Jews getting revenge, sailors who have brought it overseas and god punishing them for their sins
Did the black death hert?
black death was spread by Yersinia pestis bacterium. It causes bloody vomit fever and tumors.
Does dropping a laptop cause the blue screen of death?
No it causes the black screen of death
What were the real causes of the black death?
Oriental Rat Flea
What is the name of the bacillus and bacterium that causes the black death?
Yersinia pestis
What is was the long term affect of the plague?
the Black Death causes bloody vomit fever and tumors . Long term effect is death.
What do black death and Swine Flu have in common?
Not very much. The Black death is caused by a bacteria and the swine flu by a virus. The Black death caused 15 million deaths world wide but people never heard about bacteria before and had no means to stop it (an antibiotic). The flu also causes deaths today but we do have a vaccine and it can be prevented. The Black Death infected the lymph system. The flu causes a severe upper respiratory infection.
What other names are there for Bubonic Plague?
The bacteria that causes Plague infections is called 'Yersinia pestis'.
What causes palms to be black?
Black(or dark) palm is a sign that death is imminent. It could also be a reaction to a medication or foreign substance in your body.
