Middle Ages
pLAGUEs modern day 1600s -present
Measles- Measles started out in the 7th and 10th century. The measles was caused by virus. It usually affects the respiratory system. The disease can be contracted by airborne transmission or secretions of infected people. Some symptoms of measles is a runny nose, low fever, cough, and eyes may reddened. (first stage) High fever and a rash that spreads all over the body is the second stage of measles.(1759 measles struck United States and again in 1772.)
Yellow Fever- Yellow fever came from Africa later on spread throughout South America. This disease was carried by mosquitoes. The disease cannot be spread from person to person. The symptoms were high fever, headache, vomiting, and bleeding. In the United States yellow fever was known to killed over 20,000 people.
Malaria- Malaria is the oldest disease ever. The Egyptians, Chinese, and Indian mention Malaria. You can get infected by Malaria by infected mosquitos. These mosquitos are found in tropical and subtropical climates. The symptoms of Malaria includes fever, body aches, vomiting, and etc.