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Which microorganism was discovered by alexandre yersin?
The bacteriologist Alexandre Yersin (1863-1943) discovered the bacterial agent responsible for the bubonic plague (aka Black Death) in 1894. In his honor the organism is named Yersinia pestis. The organism was also independently identified in Japan that same year by Kitasato Shibasaburo.
What caused the plague in Venice?
Yersinia pestis.. the same bacterium that caused it throughout the rest of Europe.
Is the Black Death and Enterobacteria the same thing?
black death was caused by Yersinia pestis bacterium. While Enterobacteria is class of bacteria.
How does someone get ill from the blackdeath?
The Black Death, was one of the deadliest pandemics in human history, widely thought to have been caused by a bacterium named Yersinia pestis (Plague). Scientists and historians assumed that the Black Death was an outbreak of the same disease, caused by the bacterium Yersinia pestis and spread by fleas with the help of animals like the black rat. The fleas bit the people introducing the bacteria into their bloodstream. The total number of deaths worldwide is estimated at 75 million people, aproximately 25-50 million of which occurred in Europe. Nowadays vaccinations are availiable to cure BlackDeath.
What agent caused the plague in London in the 16th century?
The Great Plague of London in 1665 to 1666 is believed to have been caused by the bacterium Yersinia pestis, the same organism believed to have caused the Black Death.This, of course, was in the 17th century. I did not locate a plague in London in the 16th century.There is a link below.
What are two names plague?
Two names for the plague are the Black Death and bubonic plague. The Black Death refers specifically to the devastating pandemic that swept through Europe in the 14th century, while bubonic plague is a specific form of the disease caused by the bacterium Yersinia pestis, characterized by swollen lymph nodes or "bubo." Both terms highlight different aspects of the same infectious disease.
Is the black plague and typhus the same thing?
No, the Black Plague and typhus are not the same illness. The Black Plague, caused by the bacterium Yersinia pestis, primarily spread through fleas on rats and resulted in widespread pandemics, notably in the 14th century. Typhus, on the other hand, is caused by bacteria in the Rickettsia family and is typically transmitted by lice or fleas, often in crowded conditions. While both diseases have had significant historical impacts, they are distinct in their causative agents and modes of transmission.
Are the plague and the flu the same?
Not even close, actually. The flu is usually a mild viral infection that affects the lungs and respiratory system, although in some people it can prove deadly. Our bodies typically can get rid the viral infection in 7 to 10 days in otherwise healthy adults. On the other hand, if you are talking about the plague that was pandemic throughout Europe and much of Asia in the 14th century that was known as bubonic plague, it was caused by bacteria and not a virus. Our bodies can succumb rapidly to untreated severe bacterial infections. At the time, antibiotics were not yet invented and around 70% of those infected died. The bacteria that caused "Black Plague", named for the big black "blisters" (buboes) it caused, was spread by rats and is called plague bacillus, Yersinia pestis.
Can infected fleas with plague transmit it to horses?
Yes, infected fleas can transmit the plague bacterium, Yersinia pestis, to horses, although such cases are rare. Horses are not the primary hosts for the plague, and transmission typically occurs through flea bites or contact with infected animals. While horses can become infected, they usually do not develop the same severe symptoms as humans or other susceptible mammals. It's important for horse owners in endemic areas to monitor for fleas and take preventive measures.
What is the Chemical equation for Proteus Vulgaris and Bacillus Subtilis?
You can't write a chemical equation for entire organisms; there are too many different reactions going on at the same time.
What produces endospores?
Endospores are produced by certain types of bacteria such as Bacillus and Clostridium when they are exposed to conditions that are unfavorable for growth, such as high temperatures or lack of nutrients. Endospores are a survival mechanism that allows these bacteria to remain dormant until conditions become more favorable for growth.
Was the black plague the first plague ever?
No, the first plague was the bubonic plague in Rome.ok that person erased my answer. no it was not, the bubonic plague is the same plague, only a different name.The black plague was not the first plague ever. Outbreaks of many diseases in large numbers are called plagues. The black plague is called that because lymph nodes became swollen and black (gangrenous).
