1812–1819 Ottoman plague epidemic
The 1812–1819 Ottoman plague epidemic was one of the last major epidemics of plague in the Ottoman Empire. This particular epidemic would cost the lives of at least 300,000 individuals. Plague epidemics occurred frequently in the Ottoman Empire between the 16th and 19th centuries.
| 1812–1819 Ottoman plague epidemic | |
|---|---|
Yersinia pestis | |
| Disease | Plague |
| Bacteria strain | Yersinia pestis |
| Location | Ottoman Empire |
| First outbreak | Constantinople |
| Index case | July 1812 |
Deaths | Approx. 320,000 |
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