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Period: 1157 BCE to
Small Pox
Smallpox was an infectious disease caused by one of two virus variants, Variola major and Variola minor. -
Period: 165 to 180
The Antonine Plague
The plague that ruined Rome. Rome wasn't built in a day, but from 165-180 CE, up to 2,000 of its citizens were killed per day. The Antonine Plague, also known as the Plague of Galen. -
Period: 541 to 542
Plague of Justinian
The Plague of Justinian swept through Europe, killing up to a quarter of the Eastern Mediterranean population and possibly as much as 10 percent of the world's population. The contagious disease caused by the bacterium Yersinia pestis and the symptoms areFever, Headache, Chills -
Period: 735 to 737
Japanese Smallpox
A Japanese smallpox epidemic was a major smallpox epidemic that afflicted much of Japan. It caused a fever, vomiting, sores and skin rash. It even led to bumps that would scab and leave scars all over the body. -
Period: 1347 to 1351
The black death
The black plague was a nightmare, It causes fever, fatigue, shivering, vomiting, headaches, giddiness, intolerance to light, pain in the back and limbs, sleeplessness. The plague is caused by bacteria called Yersinia pestis. Bugs pick up the germs when they bite infected animals like rats, mice, or squirrels. Then they pass it to the next animal or person they bite -
Period: to
The Yellow fever
Yellow fever is a serious, potentially deadly flu-like disease spread by mosquitoes. It's by a high fever and yellowing of the skin and eyes, which is why this disease is called yellow fever. This disease is most prevalent in certain parts of Africa and South America. -
Period: to
The Third Plague
The third plague pandemic was a major bubonic plague pandemic that began in Yunnan, China. Its symptoms are nausea and vomiting, fever, and chills, extreme weakness, and bleeding. -
Period: to
HIV/AIDS
AIDS is a potentially life-threatening condition caused by the human immunodeficiency virus HIV. By damaging your immune system, HIV interferes with your body's ability to fight infection and disease. The Symptoms are Fatigue, Weight loss, Forgetfulness -
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Hong Kong flu
Hong Kong flu was dreadful, It was caused upper respiratory symptoms typical of influenza and produced symptoms of chills, fever, and muscle pain and weakness. These symptoms usually persisted for between four and six days. -
Period: to
COVID-19
COVID-19 is the disease caused by the new coronavirus that emerged in China. COVID-19 symptoms include cough, fever or chills, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, muscle or body aches, sore throat, the new loss of taste or smell, diarrhea, headache, new fatigue, nausea, or vomiting, and congestion or runny nose. COVID-19 can be severe, and some cases have caused death.