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The Black Plague
1/3 of Europe killed
Spread by fleas, rodents
Pop. declines by 2.5 million
"The Sweat"
Mysterious Sweating Sickness
Kills within 12-24 hours
Rodents, mosquitos
Small Pox
Attacks Upper Class
Almost kills Queen Elizabeth
Plague
Gov't could not control disease
Poor sanitation leads to outbreaks
Sweat Symptoms
Pain in back of neck
Headaches
Fever
Fatigue
Small Pox Symptoms
High Fever
Vomiting
Excessive Bleeding
Pus filled scabs
Leaves leftover scars
"Wash your face with cold water to give your skin a good colour and to stimulate the natural heat.Clear your nose and your chest by coughing, and clean your teeth and gums with the bark of some scented tree."