The advances in medicine and technology have helped curb the spread of one of the biggest global killers – infectious diseases.
Throughout history, infectious diseases have moved through societies, killing large percentages of populations over hundreds of years. Some estimates say one infectious disease is potentially responsible for the deaths of over 1 billion people.
We have gained a better understanding of these diseases and, in some cases, limited their spread. However, there are many that remain with us today, continuing to add to their massive death tolls. These are some of the deadliest infectious diseases in history. Read more at History Guild…