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History of Deadly Diseases

History of Deadly Diseases

By Nick GuciPublished 3 years ago 4 min read
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History of Deadly Diseases
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People have been living and living the truth about deadly diseases for thousands of years. In most of this period, there were no non-invasive methods to control disease. While modern medical technology has revolutionized these statistics, more and more people are dying each day from deadly viruses, many of which can be prevented. In this article, we will examine the history of many of the world's most famous diseases.

Malaria

Malaria, one of the world's most devastating diseases, has been recorded by humans for more than 4,000 years. Many of the earliest descriptions of malaria symptoms originated in ancient China about 2700 BC. The disease was recorded in medical records called Nei Ching. By the 4th century BCE, the Greeks were beginning to see the deadly effects of malaria. The disease was a sign of decline in many areas. before the end of the 17th century, when Spanish missionaries arrived in New World, they heard the sound of a tree working to cure malaria. The herbal remedy is now called Quinine, and it is still considered one of the most effective treatments. In 1880, a Frenchman named Charles Louis Alphonse Laveran contracted malaria; in 1907, he was awarded the Nobel Prize. In 1897, Ronald Ross showed that mosquitoes could spread malaria; Ross was also awarded the Nobel Prize for his work. When the secrets of the disease were revealed, the CDC was ready to fight malaria and finally eradicate it in the 20th century.

Bubonic Plague

Bubonic disease is another deadly disease that has claimed countless lives, especially in Europe in the 13th century. The disease killed 50 million people or about 60% of Europeans during the 14th century. The pathogen was spread by black rats, or numbers of ships that lived near humans, making matters extremely dangerous. it is now believed that the disease originated within the area from the Caspian coast to Southern Russia. The disease eventually spread to Europe, killing many. The disease eventually disappeared because of various conditions. Also involved was the very purity of the human race, which was practiced by most of us during the ecu uprising.

When the disease swept across Europe in the past, a deadly plague called smallpox began to infect humans prematurely. It is believed that the disease first infected humans about 12,000 years ago when small-scale agricultural activities took place in the community. there is evidence that smallpox is called the New Kingdom of Egypt. Ramses V's mother has small bumps on her face that are related to smallpox. moreover, ancient papyrus documents from Egypt, where they will be found to clarify smallpox. Going forward a few thousand yeah, we come to ancient Greece where smallpox is believed to have contributed to the various suffering in Athens, which killed many people. This terrible disease was even caused by the rapid collapse of the Roman Empire. Finally, smallpox spread to Europe during the 6th century. While the disease plagued Europe, it was already very active in the New World. Native Americans had not yet been exposed to smallpox, so they were at risk of infection. It is believed that various European diseases, including smallpox, killed about 90% of the natives of North and South America. The worst affected groups included the Aztecs and therefore the Incas were outraged by the conquering Europeans. In many cases, this destruction was not dangerous, as Europeans often delivered small garments to Native Americans to weaken them and make it easier to overcome. Eventually, other treatments were found to cure this painful disease. The usual practice was to remove the crust from the infected person's skin and use it to infect someone who had not yet been infected. it was thought that this procedure would allow the infected person to be protected from the disease and to prevent any future infections. this is often an exciting development in the drug industry because it represents the major use of the most widely used vaccine during the 21st century. In 1796, it was discovered by a physician in England that the variola virus could be transmitted by removing a needle from milkmaid and cowpox (a virus that closely resembles smallpox) and then inserting a catheter into a healthy person's body. this is often regarded as the world's first vaccine by Dr. Jenner. The idea of ​​vaccination at first spread slowly, but in time, an outbreak was discovered and by 1980, smallpox was considered eradicated.

Cholera

Cholera is a deadly disease that has plagued mankind for centuries. Reports of such a disease date back to 1000 AD in India. during the 16th century, there were several cases of cholera. The 19th century saw a similar pattern, which was especially difficult in London when Dr. John Snow finally separated the disease from water sources within the city. the most troublesome pump was removed and eventually the world saw a dramatic decline in cholera cases. This situation is critical because it represents one of the first studies of the latest disease. Koch, who has also been diagnosed with tuberculosis (TB), was the first to report the virus that causes cholera. there have been several cases of cholera within us during the 1800s and early 1900s. Fortunately, cholera is rare today within us because of modern water treatment facilities.

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