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The Bubonic Plague was thought to have been carried by the rats from trading ships coming from Asia. More specifically, it was thought to have come from trading ships coming back from Asia ported in Sicily, and then spread from there.

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What is the official name of the black plauge?

The Black Plague was an epidemic brought to Europe by trading ships from the eastern Mediterrenean. Itr is thought by many to have been bubonic plague, but others think another disease was responsible The people who got the black plague became covered in "Buboes", or blister like objects filled with macrophages, or immunity cells. It was mostly spread by rat fleas. The Black Plague was called as it is because of internal bleeding, one of the symptoms, and the blood drying and giving the skin a "black" or deep,dark red color.


Where in England did the black plaque strike?

I think you mixed up the term Black Death and bubonic plague. Its not plaque. Assuming you meant the bubonic plague, it was not restricted to England. The whole of Europe and central Asia were victims to its merciless ravage. It happened in the fourteenth century.


What was the Bubonic Plague ad how was shakespeare affected him?

no atleast i do not think so


In the fourteenth century the bubonic plague began where?

Actually, it came from China to India and then down to Europe. Many historians think it came through Italian ports.


How has research helped find the cure of bubonic plague?

Bubonic plague was prevented, not cured. Having cleaner cities, cleaner and better medical practices, and staying away from rats greatly decreased bubonic plague. It was a long time ago, so I don't think we have to worrry.


How were children affected by the black death?

Yes, children were just as susceptible or possibly even more susceptible to the Black Death than the adult population. The Black Death, now known to be caused by Yersinia pestis, a bacteria carried by rat fleas, was devastating to Europe as it had not previously been found in Europe. It was likely brought to Europe on trading ships from the Middle East or Africa.


Who founded the black plague?

You cannot "found" a disease or plague, but it was brought by rats who contaminated Europe. They carried this awful disease which spread like wildfire. They were transported to Europe accidentally when foreign ships, I think it was Asian trade ships, visited Europe.


What was the cure for the Bubonic Plauge?

To be honest i don't think their is a cure. I know a solution was to incinerate the bodies to prevent farther spread. And staying away from people was usual.


What are 3 things helped end the middle ages?

longbow, bubonic plague, hundred years' war, the great schism. i think..?


Is the Black Plague Contagious?

I dont think so. Yes. In the early stages, it's called bubonic plague and is spread primarily by insects. In the case of the Black Death in Europe, it was spread by fleas which traveled from place to place on rats. The later stage is called pneumonic plague and is extremely contagious, spread through coughing.


What other names are there for Bubonic Plague?

The bacteria that causes Plague infections is called 'Yersinia pestis'.