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Monday, December 7, 2020

Symptoms of the Black death

In Choas, we have been tasked to know info about the black death


Types of plague/3 strains of the black plague

1.  Bubonic: Causes a swollen/inflamed lymph nodes in the armpit and groin

2. Pneumonic: Affects the lungs.

3. Septicemic: is an infection within the bloodstream. 


Which century was the black death and what parts of the world did it impact?

Middle ages and Europe and Asia.


Who were the victims of the black death?

The black death target anyone it wasn't just a specific person.


How was the dead buried? 

They were buried in mass graves or thrown into a river.


What were the symptoms of the black plague?

First, Swelling called buboes appeared in the victim's armpits and groin. These were usually about the size of an egg but could sometimes be big as an apple. Then Bleeding under the skin caused dark blotches all over the body. The disease attacked the nervous system causing the victim to suffer spasms leaving the victim in terrible pain. Sometimes the buboes burst and a foulsmelling black liquid oozed from the open boils. When this happened the victim usually lived. However, in most cases, the victim suffered a painful death.





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