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Small Pox
Scurvy
Diphtheria
Measles
Small pox is a disease that
starts with fever-like
symptoms. Then you break
out in a rash.
The bubbles swell and
eventually split open and
dry up and leave deep
pitted scars.
Small Pox has been eradicated
from the United States, But is
still present in other countries,
So no need to worry.
Small pox killed
90% of the
Native
Americans in
the
Massachusetts
Bay area.
And in
Connecticut it
killed 95% of
the Native
Americans
Native Americans where
more susceptible to the Small
Pox epidemic because they
had never experienced
anything like this and their
bodies had no natural
immunities to it.
Pick your
next
disease.
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Scurvy is still
present in the
United States so
you keep your
vitamin C up.
Scurvy is caused by a deficiency
of vitamin C. Scurvy leads to the
formation of spots on the skin,
spongy gums, and bleeding from
the mucous membranes.
Pick your
next
disease.
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Severe phases of the disorder can result in death.
The disease can be treated with large doses of Vitamin C.
Vitamin C is widespread in plant tissues, with particularly high concentrations
occurring in citrus fruits (oranges, lemons, limes, grapefruits); tomatoes,
potatoes, cabbages, and green peppers are also good sources of this
vitamin.
Diphtheria is still present
today.
Diphtheria is a serious bacterial infection, usually
affecting the mucous membranes of your nose
and throat.
Diphtheria typically causes a sore throat, fever,
swollen glands and weakness.
A second type of diphtheria can affect
the skin, causing the typical pain,
redness and swelling associated with
other bacterial skin infections. Ulcers
covered by a gray membrane also may
develop in coetaneous diphtheria.
Although it's more common in tropical
climates, coetaneous diphtheria also
occurs in the United States, particularly
among people with poor hygiene who
live in crowded conditions.
In rare instances, diphtheria affects the
eye.
Pick your
next disease.
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Measles is still around today but
can be prevented by a vaccine.
Measles is an infectious disease caused by
a virus. It spreads easily from person to
person. The main symptom of measles is
an itchy skin rash. The rash often starts on
the head and moves down the body.
Sometimes measles can lead to serious
problems. There is no treatment for
measles, but the measles-mumps-rubella
(MMR) vaccine can prevent it.
The End
Pick New
Disease
Or is it?