The Bubonic Plague has traveled around the world throughout the centuries. Some of its worst effects were shown in England dating back to the early 1300’s. People did all they could to help the victims and to control the spreading of the illness. Their efforts were admired but proven to not always be effective. There was only so much they could do. Victims were expected to die within 2-4 days of infection (Bubonic). Many people’s lives were entirely changed and they were forced to leave the only land they knew.
The Bubonic Plague was a serious illness that caused many people to lose their lives. The plague was perceived as a bacteria, but now we know that the plague is an intracellular parasite. The parasite is referred to as Yersinia …show more content…
The plague has been dated back to 542-543 A.D. during the Middle Ages when it was referred to as the Black Death (Scogna). In 1348 it made its way across Italy (“The Historical”). It was spotted in London where it killed 17,000 people; 20% of the population died. Most recently, the plague was documented when it reached Los Angeles in 1952 (Scogna). The plague originated from the lack of sewer systems in London. The trash and waste from the city was thrown in the River Thames causing London to be extremely filthy. The fleas took in the disease and then found refuge on rodents (Bubonic). The plague has found its way around the world and has taken so many lives as a result of its ability to …show more content…
When physicians would try to heal their patients, they would wear a special cloak and a protective mask. Apothecaries would hand out drugs and medicine to try and slow the effects of the plague (Bubonic). In order to try to stop the spreading, all dogs and cats were ordered to be killed (Heydt). In some cases, they tried to control the rat population, but that was very rare. When they attempted to do this, the fleas then had to try to find a new place to stay. That is when they would primarily be infecting humans (Scogna). Many people made valiant efforts to save those they loved, but sadly most attempts did not
The Bubonic Plague was a serious illness that caused many people to lose their lives. The plague was perceived as a bacteria, but now we know that the plague is an intracellular parasite. The parasite is referred to as Yersinia …show more content…
The plague has been dated back to 542-543 A.D. during the Middle Ages when it was referred to as the Black Death (Scogna). In 1348 it made its way across Italy (“The Historical”). It was spotted in London where it killed 17,000 people; 20% of the population died. Most recently, the plague was documented when it reached Los Angeles in 1952 (Scogna). The plague originated from the lack of sewer systems in London. The trash and waste from the city was thrown in the River Thames causing London to be extremely filthy. The fleas took in the disease and then found refuge on rodents (Bubonic). The plague has found its way around the world and has taken so many lives as a result of its ability to …show more content…
When physicians would try to heal their patients, they would wear a special cloak and a protective mask. Apothecaries would hand out drugs and medicine to try and slow the effects of the plague (Bubonic). In order to try to stop the spreading, all dogs and cats were ordered to be killed (Heydt). In some cases, they tried to control the rat population, but that was very rare. When they attempted to do this, the fleas then had to try to find a new place to stay. That is when they would primarily be infecting humans (Scogna). Many people made valiant efforts to save those they loved, but sadly most attempts did not