the plague

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The plague, also known as the Black Death, was a devastating pandemic that swept through Europe in the 14th century, killing an estimated 25 million people. It was caused by the bacterium Yersinia pestis, which was transmitted to humans through the bites of infected fleas carried by rats. The plague caused symptoms such as fever, chills, weakness, and the formation of painful, swollen lymph nodes called buboes. The disease spread quickly through overcrowded and unsanitary cities, leading to widespread death and social upheaval. The plague had a profound impact on European society, causing economic disruption, social unrest, and a decline in population that would have lasting effects for centuries to come.

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