Yersinia Pestis: Black Death Epidemic
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Yersinia Pestis: Black Death Epidemic
The 13th Century was home to the Black Death epidemic, also known as Y. Pestis. The most common form of Y. Pestis is the Bubonic Plague, however, there are two other form of the virus. This form of Yersinia Pestis wasn’t very contagious, and can only be caught by pus being introduced to a person’s open wound.
The second form of Y. Pestis was the septicemic plague, spread by the most well known outbreak, coming from rats’ blood, then consumed by fleas, which is then transferred to humans in feeding of the fleas. This plague is also common, being the most well known type of Yersinia Pestis.
The third form this bacteria takes is the pneumonic plague, which is the fastest spread form of …show more content…
Here is the Mayo Clinic’s description for the infection rate:
Most have no signs or symptoms
About 20 percent get mild infection
1 percent receive a very serious neurological condition, including: encephalitis, meningoencephalitis, meningitis, or even West Nile poliomyelitis.
Of course, this means that the West Nile Virus is elusive and rare. Not only that, the rarer a disease, the harder it is to diagnose it. Which means, this virus is deadlier than the common disease. The West Nile Virus is deadly. Face it.
Influenza
Although you may not recognize this disease as I have named it. The flu is a common, yet dangerous disease. Although like a shape-changing monster out of a movie, this is one of, if not the most, varied type of virus. There are at least several strains of Influenza, and each has to have its own antibodies. This is a very versatile virus, each epidemic being a different strain. This means that this particular virus is interchangeable, each with similar yet different symptoms.
The Common …show more content…
The common cold is a bit confused with the cold outside. Just because you aren’t wearing a coat outside in winter doesn’t mean that you will catch it. It just is rather common in the cold parts of the year. And, of course, the common cold is fatal in rare cases.
Polio
Polio is still a bit vague today, as of its being so uncommon. However, as it is still a disease, shall we dive into this matter? Often, like West Nile virus, Polio won’t effect the patient, however, in rare cases, you will receive symptoms. Once, there was an epidemic for this disease, however, it is now rare. Polio is only treatable, and cannot be cured. Rarely, Polio may even cause paralysis. Now, around 1960, they were using light treatment for those affected by Polio, and the treatment worked!
Ebola
Although made fun of, being said often, Ebola is deadly and fast-spreading. Often associated with Africa, Ebola is spread by many different methods, such as water and mosquitos. Although very rare in the US, it is often common in 3rd World countries. Seeing as though there are many ways to spread, by blood, fecal matter, and the like, it is very easy to be caught. However, the symptoms are
Yersinia Pestis: Black Death Epidemic
The 13th Century was home to the Black Death epidemic, also known as Y. Pestis. The most common form of Y. Pestis is the Bubonic Plague, however, there are two other form of the virus. This form of Yersinia Pestis wasn’t very contagious, and can only be caught by pus being introduced to a person’s open wound.
The second form of Y. Pestis was the septicemic plague, spread by the most well known outbreak, coming from rats’ blood, then consumed by fleas, which is then transferred to humans in feeding of the fleas. This plague is also common, being the most well known type of Yersinia Pestis.
The third form this bacteria takes is the pneumonic plague, which is the fastest spread form of …show more content…
Here is the Mayo Clinic’s description for the infection rate:
Most have no signs or symptoms
About 20 percent get mild infection
1 percent receive a very serious neurological condition, including: encephalitis, meningoencephalitis, meningitis, or even West Nile poliomyelitis.
Of course, this means that the West Nile Virus is elusive and rare. Not only that, the rarer a disease, the harder it is to diagnose it. Which means, this virus is deadlier than the common disease. The West Nile Virus is deadly. Face it.
Influenza
Although you may not recognize this disease as I have named it. The flu is a common, yet dangerous disease. Although like a shape-changing monster out of a movie, this is one of, if not the most, varied type of virus. There are at least several strains of Influenza, and each has to have its own antibodies. This is a very versatile virus, each epidemic being a different strain. This means that this particular virus is interchangeable, each with similar yet different symptoms.
The Common …show more content…
The common cold is a bit confused with the cold outside. Just because you aren’t wearing a coat outside in winter doesn’t mean that you will catch it. It just is rather common in the cold parts of the year. And, of course, the common cold is fatal in rare cases.
Polio
Polio is still a bit vague today, as of its being so uncommon. However, as it is still a disease, shall we dive into this matter? Often, like West Nile virus, Polio won’t effect the patient, however, in rare cases, you will receive symptoms. Once, there was an epidemic for this disease, however, it is now rare. Polio is only treatable, and cannot be cured. Rarely, Polio may even cause paralysis. Now, around 1960, they were using light treatment for those affected by Polio, and the treatment worked!
Ebola
Although made fun of, being said often, Ebola is deadly and fast-spreading. Often associated with Africa, Ebola is spread by many different methods, such as water and mosquitos. Although very rare in the US, it is often common in 3rd World countries. Seeing as though there are many ways to spread, by blood, fecal matter, and the like, it is very easy to be caught. However, the symptoms are