1720 Plague History Interesting Universal Facts

1720 Plague History

THE GREAT PLAGUE OF MARSEILLE

Introduction:

Plague (1720-1765) is a natural dissasteress which causes a lots of deaths all around the world.

History:

Historically, plague destroyed entire civilizations. In the 1300s, the "Black Death," as it was called, killed approximately one-third (20 to 30 million) of Europe's population. In the mid-1800s, it killed 12 million people in China. Today, thanks to better living conditions, antibiotics, and improved sanitation, current World Health Organization statistics show there were only 2,118 cases in 2003 worldwide.

Symptoms:

• Abdominal pain.
• Diarrhea.
• Nausea and vomiting.
• Fever and chills.
• Extreme weakness.
• Bleeding (blood may not be able to clot)
• Shock.
• Skin turning black (gangrene)

Cause:

Plague is an infectious disease caused by bacteria called Yersinia pestis. These bacteria are found mainly in rodents, particularly rats, and in the fleas that feed on them. Other animals and humans usually contract the bacteria from rodent or flea bites. Historically, plague destroyed entire civilizations.

Safety Measures:

Remove brush, rock piles, junk, cluttered firewood, and possible rodent food supplies, such as pet and wild animal food. Make your home and outbuildings rodent-proof. Wear gloves if you are handling or skinning potentially infected animals to prevent contact between your skin and the plague bacteria.