It is estimated that the Black Death wiped out 1/4 of Englands population, totaling 4.2 million from 1347 to 1351. What is the name of this bacteria thought to have been responsible for this plague?
- Klebsiella pneumoniae
- Salmonella enterica
- Plesiomonas shigelloides
- Yersinia pestis
Answer
The correct answer is D) Yersinia pestis.
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