Naples Plague (1656)
Naples Plague (1656)
The Naples Plague of 1656, also known as the Great Plague of Naples, was a severe outbreak of plague that occurred in the city of Naples, Italy in the year 1656.
Pronunciation
- /ˈneɪpəlz pleɪg/
Etymology
The term "Naples Plague" is derived from the city of Naples, where the plague outbreak occurred, and the word "plague", which is derived from the Latin plaga meaning "stroke" or "wound".
Overview
The Naples Plague was one of the most devastating epidemics in the history of Italy. It is estimated that between 250,000 and 300,000 people, or about half of Naples' population, died from the disease. The plague was caused by the bacterium Yersinia pestis, which is typically transmitted through the bite of an infected flea.
Symptoms
The symptoms of the Naples Plague were similar to those of other forms of plague, including high fever, chills, weakness, and swollen and painful lymph nodes. In some cases, the disease also caused gangrene of the extremities.
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External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Naples Plague (1656)
- Wikipedia's article - Naples Plague (1656)
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