HLTB21H3 Lecture : HLTA01H3- PLagues of Antiquity and TB
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Characterized by parasites with long lived transmission i. e egg to larva to worm. Found in the nile valley of egypt agriculture and irrigation. Enter the skin and clog\ the blood cells. First impacted the population around the nile valley of egypt. Currently 1 million annual deaths world wide. Planting vines and olive trees making wine and oil was very common. By the end of the dark ages athens and sparta emerged. 431 bc war emerged between two cities (lasted 27 years) Allegedly started in euthiopa moved to egypt ship athenns. The roman marshes were known for not a place to enter. Every 5-8 years have low immunity and become more susceptible to it. A lot of people showed similar symptoms: high fever, inflmation dirrega identity of plague is not known, first record of small pox. Killed more than 2000 people a day. Orginated in ethopia moved into egypt roman northafrica, lasted 16. Could have been measles or small pox.
