Diseases and Pandemics

What was the name of the pandemic that swept through Europe in the 14th century, killing millions?

Which viral disease eradicated in 1980 was responsible for centuries of deadly outbreaks?

What disease caused a major pandemic in 1918 and killed tens of millions worldwide?

Which disease, spread by mosquitoes, continues to kill hundreds of thousands annually?

What virus led to a global pandemic starting in 2020?

Which virus, first identified in the 1980s, severely weakens the immune system?

What bacterial disease caused deadly pandemics in the 19th and 20th centuries, particularly through contaminated water?

Which deadly virus appeared in West Africa in 2014 and caused a major outbreak?

Which disease has a vaccine but still affects many due to poor access to vaccines in developing countries?

What disease, caused by a parasite transmitted by tsetse flies, affects humans in Africa?

Which disease, caused by a bacterium, is known for causing severe respiratory illness and was a major concern in the early 20th century?

What is the most effective modern treatment for someone infected with the plague (Black Death)?

What disease, often transmitted through animal bites, affects the nervous system and is almost always fatal once symptoms appear?

Which common illness is often caused by the rhinovirus?

Who discovered the first antibiotic, penicillin, in 1928?