The Black Death killed millions and destroyed civilization, and now she's back again!
She killed millions of people and destroyed civilization. And now the plague again raised its ugly head - this time in the United States. Recently infected 12 people, of which four died, says News.com.au. Cases have been reported in Arizona, California, Colorado, Georgia, New Mexico and Oregon.
US annually recorded seven cases related to the notorious bacterium known as Yersinia pestis. From 1 August this year there were 12, and one of the four deceased was a 16-year-old boy.
The event is why the cenatr for Disease Control on alert, but not yet fully alarmed. A infected is not at all pleasant. They are faced with vomiting, fever and abdominal pain. in there are lumps that grow in the armpits and groin. And of course, there is a possibility of death. The first major outbreak of plague was recorded between the 6th and 8th centuries.
It is estimated that 50 million people died. In the 14th century the 'Black Death' killed about half of Europe's population, or 75 million people. In the 19th century in China and India from the plague that killed more than 12 million people. If left untreated, up to 93 percent of patients die. However, timely treatment of modern antibiotics can lower the mortality rate to about 16 percent.
The question is why is it the death rate in the US is so high. The answer to this question is not yet known, but in any case it is good to know how to avoid the plague. First of all, avoid rodent - do not touch those who are dead. The bacterium resides in the fleas that are usually associated with wild rodents worldwide.
- 2 Sep, 2015
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