The Bubonic Plague, Then and Now: Is it Still a Threat?

The Bubonic Plague has proven to be one of the most devastating diseases ever known to man. The plague, also known as the Great Pestilence , ran rampant throughout Asia and Europe during the Middle Ages. The population of these affected peoples tried many different things to cure the illness, most to no avail. Though the causes were unknown at the time, there is now an understanding of what caused the disease and how to treat …

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