In 1900, the Bubonic Plague Struck San Francisco

This infectious disease isn't just a relic of the medieval era.

By Orrin Grey | Published Mar 22, 2022

bubonic plague san francisco — Marine Hospital Service workers tying tags on rats in San Francisco, c. 1907–1909.Photo Credit: U.S. National Library of Medicine via Science History Institute

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bubonic plague 1900 — A fire set by public health officials burns in Honolulu’s Chinatown.
Photo Credit: Chaminade University of Honolulu via Science History Institute

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bubonic plague san francisco — Scientists perform autopsies on rats. This research ultimately helped curb the spread of the plague.
Photo Credit: The National Library of Medicine/Centers for Disease Control via Nature science journal

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