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What was the main cause of the Third Cholera Pandemic?
Which pandemic originated in Wuhan, China?
What was the estimated number of deaths resulting from the Plague of Justinian?
Which pandemic was caused by Influenza A virus subtype H1N1?
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What was the estimated number of deaths resulting from the Black Death?
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What is the name of the bacterium that causes bubonic plague?
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Which pandemic was caused by either smallpox or measles?
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What is the name of the pandemic that is still ongoing?
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What is the primary mode of transmission for the pathogen that causes cholera?
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Which pandemic had the highest estimated mortality rate in regard to the global population?
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Which of the following pandemics was caused by a coronavirus?
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Which pandemic had a significant impact on the global population during a time of war?
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Which of the following pandemics was caused by a bacterium?
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Which pandemic had the longest duration?
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Which pandemic had the highest estimated number of infections?
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Which pandemic was caused by a virus that is transmitted through sexual contact?
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Top 10 Deadliest Pandemics in History
10. Third Cholera Pandemic (1850-2008)
- Caused by Vibrio cholerae, transmitted through contaminated water
- Originated in Benares, India, and spread globally due to international trade
- Resulted in approximately 1 million deaths
9. COVID-19 Pandemic (2019-present)
- Caused by SARS-CoV-2, a coronavirus
- Originated in Wuhan, China, and spread globally
- Resulted in approximately 1.79 million deaths and 82 million cases (as of the video's creation)
8. Asian Flu Pandemic (1957-1958)
- Caused by Influenza A virus subtype H2N2
- Originated in China and spread globally, infecting millions
- Resulted in approximately 2 million deaths
7. Antonine Plague (165-180 AD)
- Caused by either smallpox or measles
- Spread throughout the Roman Empire, killing an estimated 5 million people
- One of the deadliest pandemics in human history
6. Plague of Justinian (541-542 AD)
- Caused by Yersinia pestis, the bacterium that causes bubonic plague
- Originated in Ethiopia and spread throughout the Byzantine Empire
- Resulted in an estimated 25 million deaths, or approximately 10% of the global population
5. HIV/AIDS Pandemic (1981-present)
- Caused by Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV)
- Spread through sexual contact, blood transfusions, and mother-to-child transmission
- Resulted in approximately 35 million deaths and 78 million infections (as of the video's creation)
4. Spanish Flu Pandemic (1918-1919)
- Caused by Influenza A virus subtype H1N1
- Spread globally during World War I, infecting an estimated 500 million people
- Resulted in an estimated 50-100 million deaths, or approximately 6% of the global population
3. Black Death (1346-1353)
- Caused by Yersinia pestis, the bacterium that causes bubonic plague
- Spread throughout Europe, particularly in urban areas
- Resulted in an estimated 75-200 million deaths, or approximately 30-60% of Europe's population
2. Measles Pandemic (600 BC – 1963)
- Caused by the measles virus
- Spread globally, particularly in areas with poor sanitation and hygiene
- Resulted in an estimated 200 million deaths over the course of human history
1. Smallpox Pandemic (~10,000 BCE – 1980)
- Caused by the variola virus
- Spread globally, infecting millions of people throughout human history
- Resulted in an estimated 300 million deaths, making it the deadliest pandemic in human history
Top 10 Deadliest Pandemics in History
10. Third Cholera Pandemic
- Caused by Vibrio cholerae, spread through contaminated water
- Originated in Benares, India, and spread globally due to international trade
- Resulted in approximately 1 million deaths from 1850-2008
9. COVID-19 Pandemic
- Caused by SARS-CoV-2, a coronavirus
- Originated in Wuhan, China, and spread globally
- Resulted in approximately 1.79 million deaths and 82 million cases as of the video's creation
8. Asian Flu Pandemic
- Caused by Influenza A virus subtype H2N2
- Originated in China and spread globally, infecting millions
- Resulted in approximately 2 million deaths in 1957-1958
7. Antonine Plague
- Caused by either smallpox or measles
- Spread throughout the Roman Empire, killing an estimated 5 million people from 165-180 AD
6. Plague of Justinian
- Caused by Yersinia pestis, the bacterium that causes bubonic plague
- Originated in Ethiopia and spread throughout the Byzantine Empire
- Resulted in an estimated 25 million deaths, or approximately 10% of the global population in 541-542 AD
5. HIV/AIDS Pandemic
- Caused by Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV)
- Spread through sexual contact, blood transfusions, and mother-to-child transmission
- Resulted in approximately 35 million deaths and 78 million infections as of the video's creation
4. Spanish Flu Pandemic
- Caused by Influenza A virus subtype H1N1
- Spread globally during World War I, infecting an estimated 500 million people
- Resulted in an estimated 50-100 million deaths, or approximately 6% of the global population in 1918-1919
3. Black Death
- Caused by Yersinia pestis, the bacterium that causes bubonic plague
- Spread throughout Europe, particularly in urban areas
- Resulted in an estimated 75-200 million deaths, or approximately 30-60% of Europe's population in 1346-1353
2. Measles Pandemic
- Caused by the measles virus
- Spread globally, particularly in areas with poor sanitation and hygiene
- Resulted in an estimated 200 million deaths over the course of human history
1. Smallpox Pandemic
- Caused by the variola virus
- Spread globally, infecting millions of people throughout human history
- Resulted in an estimated 300 million deaths, making it the deadliest pandemic in human history
Top 10 Deadliest Pandemics in History
10. Third Cholera Pandemic
- Caused by Vibrio cholerae, spread through contaminated water
- Originated in Benares, India, and spread globally due to international trade
- Resulted in approximately 1 million deaths from 1850-2008
9. COVID-19 Pandemic
- Caused by SARS-CoV-2, a coronavirus
- Originated in Wuhan, China, and spread globally
- Resulted in approximately 1.79 million deaths and 82 million cases as of the video's creation
8. Asian Flu Pandemic
- Caused by Influenza A virus subtype H2N2
- Originated in China and spread globally, infecting millions
- Resulted in approximately 2 million deaths in 1957-1958
7. Antonine Plague
- Caused by either smallpox or measles
- Spread throughout the Roman Empire, killing an estimated 5 million people from 165-180 AD
6. Plague of Justinian
- Caused by Yersinia pestis, the bacterium that causes bubonic plague
- Originated in Ethiopia and spread throughout the Byzantine Empire
- Resulted in an estimated 25 million deaths, or approximately 10% of the global population in 541-542 AD
5. HIV/AIDS Pandemic
- Caused by Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV)
- Spread through sexual contact, blood transfusions, and mother-to-child transmission
- Resulted in approximately 35 million deaths and 78 million infections as of the video's creation
4. Spanish Flu Pandemic
- Caused by Influenza A virus subtype H1N1
- Spread globally during World War I, infecting an estimated 500 million people
- Resulted in an estimated 50-100 million deaths, or approximately 6% of the global population in 1918-1919
3. Black Death
- Caused by Yersinia pestis, the bacterium that causes bubonic plague
- Spread throughout Europe, particularly in urban areas
- Resulted in an estimated 75-200 million deaths, or approximately 30-60% of Europe's population in 1346-1353
2. Measles Pandemic
- Caused by the measles virus
- Spread globally, particularly in areas with poor sanitation and hygiene
- Resulted in an estimated 200 million deaths over the course of human history
1. Smallpox Pandemic
- Caused by the variola virus
- Spread globally, infecting millions of people throughout human history
- Resulted in an estimated 300 million deaths, making it the deadliest pandemic in human history
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Learn about the top 10 deadliest pandemics in history, including COVID-19, cholera, and more. Discover their causes, origins, and devastating impact on human populations.
