They thought their clothing (and particularly their bird masks) would keep them from contracting the Plague.
The whole costume was designed, or so they believed to ward off the plague. The beak was stuffed with herbs to keep the smell (and they thought the plague) at bay. The long waxed cloak and hat again to ward off the deathly plague and the staff to stop them having to touch the victims.
Because they tried to cure the plague. Doctor who cures the plague --> plague doctor.
the plague doctor was known as the witch doctor .... hope i helped!
yes the plague doctor would get paid tuppence [2 cents] a day.
It could be the Doctor Rieux in Albert Camus' novel 'la peste' (the plague).
The name of the bacillus that causes Bubonic plague is Yersinnia pestis.
See your doctor for antibiotics to cure it.
The doctor have to test you to be sure.
Try making your own. Most Plague Doctor Masks I've found online are very expensive A good tutorial can be found at the site below. And to the original person who answered this -- google "plague doctor". Yes, people did wear masks.
plague doctors wore them to prevent themselves from catching the disease. the costume was made up of a waxed leather coat with herbs n the beak over his nose and mouth. herbs were believed to ward away infection
To cure the Bubonic Plague, you must take antibiotics from a doctor that actually knows how to get rid of it.
The cast of The Plague Doctor - 2011 includes: Joachim Krogvold as Emrick Frederick Larsen as William Martin Mandrup as Thomas
Doctor Who - 1963 The Plague 3-27 is rated/received certificates of: Australia:PG UK:U UK:PG (DVD rating)