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black death
Mortality associated with treated cases of bubonic plague is about 1–15%, compared to a mortality of 40–60% in untreated cases. People potentially infected with the plague need immediate treatment and should be given antibiotics within 24 hours of th
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causes of black death
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 b
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treatments
cooked onions. ten-year-old treacle. arsenic. crushed emeralds. sitting in the sewers. sitting in a room between two enormous fires. fumigating your house with herbs.
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preventing the black death
Do not handle sick or dead animal bodies. ... Avoid rodents (mice, rats) and rodent droppings. Avoid insect bites by using an insect repellent containing DEET. Eliminate fleas from your home.
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cures
Bubonic plague symptoms and signs include painful and enlarged lymph nodes, chills, headache, fever, and weakness. Septicemic plague (Black Death or black plague) symptoms and signs include fever, weakness, abdominal pain, chills, and shock. Tissue b
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