Case of Plague That Killed 50 Million in 14th Century Detected in US Again
In a rare and alarming development, health officials in the US state of Oregon have reported a human case of bubonic plague, a disease that once decimated Europe's population during the Middle Ages. Summarized Insights: • Rare bubonic plague case in Oregon. • Likely transmitted by pet cat. • Early treatment minimizes risk. • Historical Black Death context. • Importance of vigilance today. The patient, whose identity remains undisclosed, resides in Deschutes County and is believed to have contracted the disease from a pet cat. This case marks a stark reminder of the "Black Death," which killed an estimated 50 million people in the 14th century, wiping out at least a third of Europe's population. The bubonic plague, infamous for its catastrophic impact during the "Black Death" pandemic, is caused by the bacterium Yersinia pestis. Transmitted primarily through fleas that infest rodents, the plague wreaked havoc in the ...
