What are other names for the bubonic plague?
Q: Does it have other names? A: Today, it’s best known as the Black Death or the bubonic plague. Medieval people called it “the blue sickness,” La pest (“the Pestilence”), and “the Great Mortality.” The name bubonic comes from the medieval Latin word bubo via Italian bilbo–meaning a pustule, growth, or swelling.
Where did the 1918 flu start?
China
Is the Spanish flu still around?
‘The 1918 flu is still with us’: The deadliest pandemic ever is still causing problems today. In 1918, a novel strand of influenza killed more people than the 14th century’s Black Plague. At least 50 million people died worldwide because of that H1N1 influenza outbreak.
How did Black Death End?
How did it end? The most popular theory of how the plague ended is through the implementation of quarantines. The uninfected would typically remain in their homes and only leave when it was necessary, while those who could afford to do so would leave the more densely populated areas and live in greater isolation.
Which disease has no cure?
HIV/AIDS – No cure exists for HIV/AIDS, but medication exists that can help control the symptoms of it. Huntington’s disease – Inherited disease that causes the progressive breakdown (degeneration) of nerve cells in the brain. Hydrocephalus – No cure exists for this (physical)neurological disorder.