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But the disease—nicknamed the “Black Death” or “Great Pestilence”—that killed more than 25 million people, about a third of Europe, in medieval times is very much still with us today.
Plague, one of the deadliest bacterial infections in human history, caused an estimated 50 million deaths in Europe during the Middle Ages when it was known as the Black Death.
1663–1664 Amsterdam plague epidemic (part of the second plague pandemic) 1663–1664 Amsterdam, Netherlands Bubonic plague: 24,148 [79] Great Plague of London (part of the second plague pandemic) 1665–1666 England Bubonic plague: 100,000 [80] [81] 1668 France plague (part of the second plague pandemic) 1668 France: Bubonic plague: 40,000 [82]
Colorado health officials have confirmed a human case of the plague, the rare bacterial infection infamously known for killing tens of millions in 14th century Europe. Today, it's easily treated ...
Plague repeatedly struck the cities of North Africa. Algiers lost 30,000–50,000 inhabitants to it in 1620–1621, and again in 1654–1657, 1665, 1691, and 1740–1742. [178] Cairo suffered more than fifty plague epidemics within 150 years from the plague's first appearance, with the final outbreak of the second pandemic there in the 1840s. [115]
The plague is considered the likely cause of the Black Death that swept through Asia, Europe, and Africa in the 14th century and killed an estimated 50 million people, [1] [10] including about 25% to 60% of the European population. [1] [11] Because the plague killed so many of the working population, wages rose due to the demand for labor. [11]
Jun. 25—By Mary Schuermann Kuhlman Ohio News Connection Ohioans who work, day in and day out, with some of the most vulnerable populations are struggling with major burnout, according to new data.
This is an accepted version of this page This is the latest accepted revision, reviewed on 28 February 2025. Disease caused by Yersinia pestis bacterium This article is about the disease caused by Yersinia pestis. For other uses, see Plague. Medical condition Plague Yersinia pestis seen at 200× magnification with a fluorescent label. Specialty Infectious disease Symptoms Fever, weakness ...