1994 plague in India
1994 Plague in India
The 1994 Plague in India (pronunciation: 1994 pleyg in India) was a significant epidemic that affected the western Indian state of Gujarat and the city of Surat in particular.
Etymology
The term "plague" originates from the Latin word plaga meaning "stroke" or "wound". The year "1994" refers to the specific year in which this epidemic occurred in India.
Overview
The 1994 Plague in India was caused by the bacterium Yersinia pestis, which is typically transmitted through the bite of an infected flea. The epidemic resulted in a significant number of deaths and caused widespread panic and fear across the country. The Indian government and international health organizations responded with various measures to control the spread of the disease.
Symptoms
The symptoms of the plague include high fever, chills, weakness, and swollen lymph nodes, also known as buboes. In severe cases, it can lead to septicemia and pneumonia, which can be fatal if not treated promptly.
Related Terms
- Epidemic: A widespread occurrence of an infectious disease in a community at a particular time.
- Yersinia pestis: A gram-negative, nonmotile, rod-shaped coccobacillus bacterium, without spores. It is a facultative anaerobic organism that can infect humans via the Oriental rat flea.
- Buboes: Swollen, painful lymph nodes that appear primarily in the armpit or groin of a person infected with bubonic plague.
- Septicemia: A life-threatening infection that gets worse very quickly, it can arise from infections throughout the body, including infections in the lungs, abdomen, and urinary tract.
- Pneumonia: An inflammatory condition of the lung affecting primarily the small air sacs known as alveoli.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on 1994 plague in India
- Wikipedia's article - 1994 plague in India
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