Black Death (pandemic)

Context: Researchers have claimed that the bubonic plague was originated in modern day northern Kyrgyzstan around 1338-1339.
DNA from plague bacteria has been identified in graves from 1338 in Kyrgyzstan, and these pathogens appear to be the ancestors of those that caused the Black Death (Bubonic plague).
The geographical origin point of the plague has been a debatable topic since centuries. The Black marks that appear on the plague victims’ body, makes this disease called as ‘Black Death’.

Researchers agree that the Black Death, was caused by bacterium Yersinia pestis and was spread by fleas that were carried by rodent hosts.
The onset of symptoms was followed by intense fever and vomiting of blood, where the victims died within 2-7 days.

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Explained: The origins of Black Death, the deadliest pandemic recorded in history (firstpost.com)

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