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Research on any five worst epidemics & pandemics in history. It must inculde: a. Name of the disease b. Causative organism c. Place of origin d. Prevention and control PLS HELP AND I WILL MARK YOU AS THE BRAINLIEST

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1. Plague of Justinian

• Causative organism-Yersinia pestis
• Place of origin-Constantinople
• Prevention and control-Remove brush, rock piles, junk, cluttered firewood, and possible rodent food supplies, such as pet and wild animal food. Make your home and outbuildings rodent-proof. Wear gloves if you are handling or skinning potentially infected animals to prevent contact between your skin and the plague bacteria.

1. Black Death

• Causative organism-Yersinia pestis
• Place of origin- Europe
• Prevention and control- The basic objective is to reduce the likelihood of people being bitten by infected fleas, having direct contact with infective tissues and exudates, or of being exposed to patients with pneumonic plague.

1. Smallpox

• Causative Organism- Orthopoxvirus
• Place of origin -Europe
• Prevention and control-The smallpox vaccine is the only known way to prevent smallpox in an exposed person. If given within 4 days of viral exposure, the vaccine can prevent or significantly lessen the severity of smallpox symptoms.

1. Cholera

• Causative organism- Vibrio cholerae

• Prevention and control -Drink and use safe water,Wash your hands often with soap and safe water.Use latrines or bury your feces; do not defecate in any body of water.Cook food well (especially seafood), keep it covered, eat it hot, and peel fruits and vegetables.

1. HIV/AIDS-

• Causative organism-Human immunodeficiency virus
• Place of origin-Congo
• Prevention and control-Get vaccinated.Do not abuse alcohol or drugs.