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What defines a pandemic?
What defines a pandemic?
Which of the following diseases is NOT one of the three types of plague caused by Yersinia pestis?
Which of the following diseases is NOT one of the three types of plague caused by Yersinia pestis?
Which pandemic occurred first in recorded human history?
Which pandemic occurred first in recorded human history?
What is the infection fatality ratio for untreated bubonic plague?
What is the infection fatality ratio for untreated bubonic plague?
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What are buboes associated with?
What are buboes associated with?
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What symptom is NOT associated with septicemic plague?
What symptom is NOT associated with septicemic plague?
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What generally leads to death in pneumonic plague?
What generally leads to death in pneumonic plague?
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What distinguishes endemic diseases from epidemic diseases?
What distinguishes endemic diseases from epidemic diseases?
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What is the initial mode of transmission for bubonic plague?
What is the initial mode of transmission for bubonic plague?
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Which type of plague is contagious?
Which type of plague is contagious?
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What historical event is referred to as the First Plague Pandemic?
What historical event is referred to as the First Plague Pandemic?
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Which geographic area was hardest hit during the First Plague Pandemic?
Which geographic area was hardest hit during the First Plague Pandemic?
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Which animal is considered a reservoir for the Yersinia pestis bacterium?
Which animal is considered a reservoir for the Yersinia pestis bacterium?
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What is the estimated range of deaths caused by the First Plague Pandemic?
What is the estimated range of deaths caused by the First Plague Pandemic?
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What was a common misconception regarding the impact of the First Plague Pandemic?
What was a common misconception regarding the impact of the First Plague Pandemic?
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How did the First Plague Pandemic likely spread among cities?
How did the First Plague Pandemic likely spread among cities?
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What percentage of the global population did SARS-CoV-2 reportedly kill over three years?
What percentage of the global population did SARS-CoV-2 reportedly kill over three years?
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Which variant of the smallpox virus is considered the predominant variant?
Which variant of the smallpox virus is considered the predominant variant?
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How did the smallpox pandemic come to an end?
How did the smallpox pandemic come to an end?
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What was the estimated death toll from smallpox during the pandemic?
What was the estimated death toll from smallpox during the pandemic?
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Which factor contributed to increased deaths during the smallpox pandemic in some nations?
Which factor contributed to increased deaths during the smallpox pandemic in some nations?
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During what period did the Second Plague Pandemic occur?
During what period did the Second Plague Pandemic occur?
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What was the estimated percentage of the global population lost during the Black Death wave of the Second Plague Pandemic?
What was the estimated percentage of the global population lost during the Black Death wave of the Second Plague Pandemic?
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What was the range of deaths caused by the Black Death during its first wave?
What was the range of deaths caused by the Black Death during its first wave?
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What was the estimated death toll of the Spanish Influenza Pandemic?
What was the estimated death toll of the Spanish Influenza Pandemic?
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What factor contributed to the severity of the Spanish Influenza Virus?
What factor contributed to the severity of the Spanish Influenza Virus?
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What was a consequence of the Spanish Flu becoming endemic?
What was a consequence of the Spanish Flu becoming endemic?
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Which age group experienced the highest mortality during the Spanish Influenza Pandemic?
Which age group experienced the highest mortality during the Spanish Influenza Pandemic?
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Where is the most likely origin of the HIV-1 virus?
Where is the most likely origin of the HIV-1 virus?
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What type of disease burden did the AIDS pandemic cause?
What type of disease burden did the AIDS pandemic cause?
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How did the Spanish Flu spread during its peak years?
How did the Spanish Flu spread during its peak years?
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What is a significant feature of the H1N1 influenza virus related to its replication?
What is a significant feature of the H1N1 influenza virus related to its replication?
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Study Notes
Historical Pandemics
- Pandemic Disease: Rapid spread of a disease across multiple continents.
- Epidemic Disease: Rapid spread of a disease within a specific region.
- Endemic Disease: A disease that is consistently present within a region at predictable levels over a long period.
Five Major Pandemics
- First Plague Pandemic (541-767 AD): Twenty distinct waves, including the Plague of Justinian. Originated likely in Northeastern India or China, spreading along trade routes.
- Smallpox Pandemic (7th Century - 1977): A widespread and long-lasting pandemic caused by Variola major and Variola minor viruses. Characterized by flu-like symptoms developing into skin lesions. Eradicated in 1977.
- Second Plague Pandemic (1346 – Late 1700s): Originated in Central Asia or Crimea, with the first major wave known as the Black Death (1346-1353), spreading throughout Europe, Asia, and Africa. This pandemic spread via trade routes and war.
- Spanish Flu Pandemic (1917-1920): Caused by H1N1 influenza A virus, resulting in significant mortality. The virus spread via air droplets, particularly in crowded regions, during the First World War.
- AIDS Pandemic (1970s - Early 2000s): Caused by HIV-1, with the virus originating from simian immunodeficiency viruses in chimpanzees (likely through contact between humans and chimpanzees). Originated in Africa, and spread to other continents.
Plague Background
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The Plague: A set of diseases caused by the bacterium Yersinia pestis. Three types:
- Bubonic Plague: Lymphatic system infection, characterized by painful swellings (buboes) in the groin, armpits, or neck. Symptoms include nausea, diarrhea, and migraines.
- Septicemic Plague: Circulatory system infection, leading to blood-borne tissue damage, particularly in fingers and toes.
- Pneumonic Plague: Lung infection, with symptoms including pneumonia.
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Plague Transmission:
- Biological Vector: Fleas from rodents.
- Droplets: Airborne transmission.
- Fomite, Direct Contact: Touching contaminated surfaces or injuries.
Plague Type Transmission
- Bubonic infection (flea bite): Typically develops into bubonic plague, sometimes progressing to septicemia and/or pneumonia.
- Respiratory infection (infected person): Leads to pneumonic plague.
- Open wound infection: Leads to septicemic plague.
The First Plague Pandemic
- Origin: Likely Northeastern India or China.
- Spread: Primarily along trade routes between cities.
- Impact: The Justinianic Plague affected numerous countries and regions.
Smallpox Pandemic
- Origin and Spread: Present in humans for at least 3,500 years, becoming endemic in Africa and India for 2,000 years. Expanded rapidly in the 7th century.
- Impact: Killed a significant portion of Japan's population in the early 7th century.
Second Plague Pandemic: Black Death Wave
- Disease Burden: 75-200 million deaths worldwide. Significant loss of global populations (17-55%), with an estimated 30-60% loss of European population and 5-6% global population/year. 400-500 million equivalent deaths per year today.
- Impact: Deadliest event in human history regarding proportionate death toll.
Spanish Influenza Pandemic
- Cause: H1N1 influenza A virus.
- Severity: Genetically more virulent than previous/current influenza viruses, infecting wide ranges of cells (high tissue tropism), not dependent on the usual host cell receptor.
- Impact: 50-100 million deaths over 2.5 years (1917-1920). High mortality in young adults and secondary infections.
AIDS Pandemic
- Cause: Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV-1).
- Origin: Simian immunodeficiency virus (SIV) in chimpanzees, spread to humans (likely hunting). Origination in Africa.
- Transmission: Blood-to-blood contact
- Impact: Estimated 35-40 million deaths since 1980. AIDS is fatal if untreated. A dramatic reduction in deaths due to antiviral drugs.
Additional Notes
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HIV-2: Also circulates in humans, but accounts for a smaller portion (10%) of infections, mainly in West Africa.
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Exercises: A download of the Plague Inc. app is optional, an alternative assignment is also offered.
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Explore the major historical pandemics that have shaped human history. This quiz covers the definitions of pandemic, epidemic, and endemic diseases, along with detailed information on five significant pandemics, including the Black Death and Smallpox. Test your knowledge on how these diseases spread and their impacts on society.
