1. The Bubonic Plague
“Black death”

2. Causes of the Bubonic Plague
We discussed earlier about how close Europeans use to live to each other and this led to high risk of disease spreading.
Constant famines across Europe also do not help because of overworked farming land leads to bad dieting.

3. The Culprits

4. The Disease Cycle Fleas drink the rat blood carrying the bacteria.
Bacteria multiply in flea’s gut.
HUMAN IS INFECTED!!!!!
Flea bites human and regurgitates blood into human wound.
Flea’s gut clogged with bacteria.

5. Almost 100% mortality rate
The Symptoms
Bulbous
Septicemic Form:
Almost 100% mortality rate

6. Medieval Art & The Plague
Death is always triumphant!!

7. Medieval Art & The Plague
BRING OUT YOUR DEAD!!!!

9. Attempts to stop the plague
A Doctor’s Robe
Leeching
Flagellanti:
Self-inflicted “penance” for our sins.

10. The Mortality Rate
35% - 70% Over 25,000,000 DEAD!!

11. The Effects of the Bubonic Plague
Economy:
Town population fell
Trade declined
Work force scarce
No payments for serfs
Peasant revolts
Church:
Loss of prestige
Many parishes fled or charged high fees
Social:
Pessimistic outlook on life
People became occupied with pleasure and self-indulgence.