Bubonic Plague Human Case Confirmed in Pueblo County Colorado As Health Officials Investigate Source; Some Must Dos To Help You Be Protected From the Disease

Medicine & Technology Jul 10, 2024

Stay informed about the latest plague case in Pueblo County, Colorado. Learn how to protect yourself and your pets from this serious disease today.

Leaping Children of Erfurt: What Caused the Dancing Mania in 1237 That Inspired a Famous Folklore?

Mar 08, 2024

Famous writer may have shaped the legend of the Pied Piper, but it turns out that this story is likely based on an actual historical plague. Read the article to learn more.

First Bubonic Plague Case Detected in Oregon After 8 Years, May Have Come From Pet Cat

Feb 11, 2024

After eight years, Oregon has seen its first case of bubonic plague that may have come from a pet cat. Read to learn more.

Black Death Caused Shift in the Composition of British Oral Microbiome, May Be Associated With Changes in Human Diet and Hygiene

Dec 07, 2023

Experts suggest that the Bubonic Plague could be linked to a shift in the composition of the human oral microbiome. Read the article to find out more.

Were Rats Really the Culprits for Black Death? Here's What New Evidence Reveals

Jan 24, 2023

Rats are commonly thought to be the culprits behind the Black Death's spread, but new evidence puts these notions to test. Read to know more.

Black Death That Ravaged Europe in 1400s Shaped Human Evolution Thru Genetic Mutations, Study Claims

Oct 20, 2022

A new study suggests that the Black Death that ravaged Europe centuries ago shaped human evolution via DNA mutations. Know how this research can be meaningful to mankind. Read here now!

Black Death Vaccine: First Phase of Human Trials Begins, Will This End the Bubonic Plague?

Aug 03, 2021

Researchers from the University of Oxford have launched their first human trial for a new vaccine for Black Death, taking inspiration from the success of their COVID-19 vaccine.

Unique Family of Bacteria Infects Human Body Successfully by Hiding From Immune System, Study Reveals

Jul 29, 2021

A unique family of bacteria identified as Yersinia was shown to be successfully infecting the human body by hiding from the immune system. Yersinia includes the bacterium that caused the Bubonic Plague.

Plague Vaccine Phase 1 Trials by Oxford University Based on COVID-19 Vaccine Platform

Jul 28, 2021

Researchers from Oxford University who developed the platform for the Oxford-AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine are set to use the same platform for Phase 1 trials for a Plague vaccine involving 40 UK adults.

Colorado Reports 1 Fatality of Bubonic Plague; How to Avoid?

Jul 27, 2021

Bubonic Plague reportedly caused the death of a 10-year-old girl in Colorado, triggering an investigation of a possible outbreak.

Black Death Patient Zero Allegedly Found: 5,000-Year-Old Remains May Help Study Bubonic Plague

Jun 30, 2021

Research suggests that the remains of a 5,000-year-old man retrieved from Neolithic burial grounds near the Baltic Sea were the first to be infected by the bacterium that causes the Black Death.

The Black Death: Bubonic Plague Pandemics Throughout History

Aug 19, 2020

Although bubonic plague is now curable through the use of antibiotics, this was not always the case. Here are three periods in history where the bubonic plague caused pandemics:

Inner Mongolia Reports Second Bubonic Plague Death

Aug 10, 2020

The second bubonic plague death in Inner Mongolia has five districts and two villages on lockdown. The WHO has become involved in monitoring the recent outbreak.

Colorado Health Officials Warn to Take Extra Precautions Against the Bubonic Plague

Jul 15, 2020

A squirrel tested positive for bubonic plague in Colorado. Health officials warn pet owners, in particular, to take extra precautions during this time.

After Coronavirus, New Cases of Dengue Fever Appear 24 Hours After Bubonic Plague in China

Jul 07, 2020

Chinese health officials have reported a case of dengue fever within 24 hours of confirming a case of the bubonic plague. As China now faces several outbreaks, the WHO is not concerned that the bubonic plague detected poses a high-risk threat.