It's done it before.
2007-05-04 11:40:30 · 12 answers · asked by Coolio 5 in Arts & Humanities ➔ History
yes, actually a few years back a couple of cases where found in NYC. As long as there are large cities in which of it to gain momentum... then most certainly. though, we have gotten better with disease control.... so i would guess it would never be as bad.
2007-05-04 14:12:55 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Bubonic plague never left. The deadly pneumonic form that caused the Black Death may possibly have outbreaks, but between higher standards of personal hygiene and antibiotics, it's unlikely to sweep across continents again.
2007-05-04 13:40:50 · answer #2 · answered by John R 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You mean the "Black Death" or Bubonic Plague?
Is this a school question?
If this is a science class question your teacher should have told you its swept over Europe and Asia many times over the centuries.
Just Google or Wiki "Black Death" and prepare to be very worried about how easily it could return !
2007-05-04 12:49:07 · answer #3 · answered by J V 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Possible. It's not uncommon in the US southwest, for example. It's just that it's easily treated by antibiotics. So if it came back, in order for it to become a huge threat it would either have to spread in an area that doesn't have access to antibiotics, or evolve enough that it becomes resistant to antibiotics.
2007-05-04 12:03:49 · answer #4 · answered by Rose D 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The black plague is caused by a bacteria called Yersinia pestis. The bacteria is out there. It keeps returning.
2007-05-04 12:02:40 · answer #5 · answered by steve_geo1 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It still exists in small numbers, so it's possible.
A superflu is probably more of a problem nowadays, though... the world is overdue for a pandemic virus, unfortunately.
2007-05-04 13:06:03 · answer #6 · answered by willow oak 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It never really left in the first place, honestly.
2007-05-04 12:28:09 · answer #7 · answered by Chase 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
as long as there are fleas on rats there is the black plague.
2007-05-04 11:49:19 · answer #8 · answered by EAN 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it's still around. but i don't think it can be spread in the same way since we have cures for it now.
2007-05-04 14:34:07 · answer #9 · answered by K.A. 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Anything is possible but we have better disease monitoring today.
2007-05-04 12:01:35 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋