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The horrific scale of the influenza pandemic—known as the "Spanish flu"—is hard to fathom. The virus infected and killed at least 50 million worldwide, according to the CDC. While the Live TV. This Day In History. History Vault. Symptoms of the Black Plague Europeans were scarcely equipped for the horrible reality of the Black Death. How Did the Black Death Spread? Understanding the Black Death Today, scientists understand that the Black Death, now known as the plague, is spread by a bacillus called Yersinia pestis.

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The infection could also enter the body through a cut in the skin if the person came in close contact with an infected animal's blood. The current alert in China forbids the hunting and eating of animals that could carry plague. The body of someone who has died after being infected with plague can infect people who are in close contact, such as those who are preparing the body for burial. Prompt treatment with antibiotics is vital. The disease is often lethal if left. Early diagnosis, using laboratory tests on blood and other body samples, can save lives.

Plague still exists in many parts of the world. Stages of plague. This story has been updated. It was originally published on August 20, Share Tweet Email. Why it's so hard to treat pain in infants. This wild African cat has adapted to life in a big city. Animals Wild Cities This wild African cat has adapted to life in a big city Caracals have learned to hunt around the urban edges of Cape Town, though the predator faces many threats, such as getting hit by cars.

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