Influenza pandemic

Chapter 29 discuss the effects after the war, the influenza pandemic of 1918, Wilson's 14 points, the peace treaties, the league of Nations, self-determination and the mandate system. In today's discussion I will be talking about Wilson's 14 points, that was proposed after the war. Wilson's 14 points were 14 goals of the United States, proposed by President Woodrow Wilson in the peace negotiations after World War I. These principles were outlined in a speech in 1918 to Congress. The 14 points…

that Germany was one of the defeated countries in WWI. The Influenza Pandemic of 1918 to 1919 contributed to this defeat more than most people are aware of. The influenza had an effect on Germany’s military offense that may have been the cause of their defeat. Specifically, it contributed to the signing of the Treaty of Versailles, a peace settlement that was imposed on Germany and affected them negatively. The effects the Influenza Pandemic of 1918 had on Germany’s defeat during World War I…

Pandemics are events in which a disease spreads across the entire world. Many pandemics have become notorious for their lethality, symptoms, or historical events that surrounded them. Various notorious and formidable pandemics include the ‘Black Death’ and the human immunodeficiency virus/acquired immune deficiency syndrome (HIV/AIDS) pandemic. The ‘Black Death’ was a pandemic caused by the plague that killed an estimated 25 million people (“Black Death”). The HIV/AIDS pandemic killed an…

that seemed as benign as the common cold. The influenza of that season, however, this was far more than a cold. It is known as the deadliest in history, infected an estimated 500 million people worldwide, about one-third of the planet's population and killed an estimated 20 million to 50 million victims. The flu was most deadly for people ages 20 to 40. It infected 28% of all Americans. an estimated 700,000 Americans died of influenza during the pandemic, ten times as many as in the world war.…

defines Influenza as “a contagious respiratory illness caused by influenza viruses” (CDC 2016). Simply put, influenza is a virus that damages the respiratory system. Influenza is often characterized by congestion to the nasal pathways and throat. Common indications that point to Influenza include a fever, sometimes over 104 degrees Fahrenheit, severe coughing, and headaches. Vomiting and diarrhea are symptoms more closely associated with children infected with Influenza. Symptoms of Influenza,…

The Influenza Pandemic of 1918 also known as the Spanish Flu became the deadliest disease. During the early 20th century it affected about 40% of the globe's population, without a doubt creating a large impact on history. With the fatalities increasing at a larger rate than those of the First World War, society of the 20th century responded to the spanish influenza by faulting the religious punishment of certain gods. People neglected the help of treatment causing more to get sick which led to…

Reality: A Journey into the mind of victims of WWI and The Influenza Pandemic ‘Pale Horse, Pale Rider’ is a fictional retelling of Katherine Anne Porter’s own experience as an influenza survivor during World War I. Porter expresses the devastating effects the illness had on her life by chronicling a month in the life of Miranda, a reporter, as she enjoys a romance with Adam, a young Army officer, until she becomes a victim of influenza. Adam nurses her, and before she fully recovers, he has…

Dreaming about World War I ‘Pale Horse Pale Rider’ is a fictional retelling of Katherine Porter’s own experience as an influenza survivor during World War I. Porter does so in the form of a reporter, Miranda, and chronicles a month in her life, as she enjoys a romance with Adam Barclay, a young Army officer, until she becomes a victim of influenza. Adam nurses her, and before she fully recovers, he has to return to his unit, unknowingly carrying with the virus that ultimately causes his demise.…

3 main types of flu. Influenza A viruses are the most harmful, as they can cause severe disease.influenza is usually responsible for the majority of seasonal flu cases. It is found in humans and in animals. Influenza A is spread from person to person by people who are already infected. Touching objects the infected person has touched or even being in the same room as the person, especially if they are coughing or sneezing, is enough to become infected yourself. Influenza B almost exclusively…

The book describes a descriptive account of one of the most deadly plagues of Influenza virus that erupted in the camps of Kansas and resulted in the fatalities of more than 100 million individuals across the globe. The book narrates that the tale of great Influenza is that filled with tragedies and triumphs, which was followed by scientific innovations in preventing the prodigious number of mortalities (Barry). The author narrates that with a ripping 50% contagion rate, and symptoms capable of…