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Period: 541 to 543
Justinian pests
The Justinian plague was an epidemic that affected the Eastern Roman Empire or Byzantine Empire, including the city of Constantinople and other parts of Europe, Asia, and Africa.It is estimated that, between 541 and 750, the world population lost between 25 and 50 million people, that is, between 13 and 26% of the population estimated in the 6th century. It has come to be regarded as one of the greatest plagues in history -
Period: 1347 to 1351
Black Death
The plague originated in rats and spread to humans through fleas, killing 30 to 50% of the European population. -
Period: 1520 to 1520
Smallpox
It killed 90% of Native Americans in Europe, 400,000 people a year.a -
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Anger
Bacterial disease, generally transmitted by water, causing severe diarrhea and dehydration.
Cholera is deadly if not treated immediately.
The main symptoms are diarrhea and dehydration. Rarely, in severe cases, seizures or shock may occur.
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Russian Flu
The pandemic was called the Asian flu or Russian flu, causing the deaths of around 1,000,000 people worldwide. -
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Spanish Flu
Unlike other flu epidemics that basically affect children and the elderly, many of its victims were healthy young and old, and animals, including cats and dogs -
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HIV
After initial infection, a person may not notice any symptoms or may experience a brief period of influenza-like illness.HIV is spread mainly through unprotected sex -
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Swine Flu
Human respiratory infection caused by a strain of influenza of porcine origin.
Swine flu was first identified in the 1919 pandemic and is still circulating as a seasonal flu virus. It is caused by a strain of the H1N1 virus that started in pigs.
Symptoms include fever, cough, sore throat, chills, and body aches.
Typical treatment includes rest, pain relievers, and fluid intake.