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23 de may. de 2024 · Black Death. The Black Death was a bubonic plague pandemic occurring in Europe from 1346 to 1353. It was one of the most fatal pandemics in human history; as many as 50 million people [2] perished, perhaps 50% of Europe's 14th century population. [3] . The disease is caused by the bacterium Yersinia pestis and spread by fleas and through the air.
Hace 5 días · plague, infectious disease caused by Yersinia pestis, a bacterium transmitted from rodents to humans by the bite of infected fleas. Plague was the cause of some of the most-devastating epidemics in history. It was the disease behind the Black Death of the 14th century, when as much as one-third of Europe ’s population died.
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Hace 4 días · List of epidemics and pandemics. Pandemics timeline death tolls. This is a list of the largest known epidemics and pandemics caused by an infectious disease in humans. Widespread non-communicable diseases such as cardiovascular disease and cancer are not included.
15 de may. de 2024 · Overview. Plague is a disease that affects humans and other mammals. It is caused by the bacterium, Yersinia pestis. Humans usually become infected through the bite of an infected rodent flea or by handling an infected animal. Plague can be cured with antibiotics, but these must be given promptly to prevent serious illness or death.
16 de may. de 2024 · La Peste Porcina Africana es una enfermedad viral altamente contagiosa que afecta a cerdos domésticos y silvestres; se caracteriza por provocar coloración púrpura o amoratada en la piel de los animales afectados.
16 de may. de 2024 · ¿Qué o quién la origina? Es causada por un virus del género Pestivirus de la familia Flaviviridae, el cual posee un solo serotipo con cepas de baja y alta virulencia. ¿Cómo se transmite el virus?
Hace 4 días · Redacción Ciencia. - Un equipo de investigadores estadounidenses ha descubierto que los piojos que afectan al cuerpo humano (distintos a los de la cabeza) contribuyen de forma más potente de lo que se pensaba a la transmisión de la bacteria causante de la peste.
