Venetian Rule and Control of Plague Epidemics on the Ionian Islands during 17th and 18th Centuries

During the 17th and 18th centuries, measures were taken by the Venetian administration to combat plague on the Ionian Islands. At that time, although the scientific basis of plague was unknown, the Venetians recognized its infectious nature and successfully decreased its spread by implementing an in...

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Main Authors: Katerina Konstantinidou, Elpis Mantadakis, Matthew E. Falagas, Thalia Sardi, George Samonis
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention 2009-01-01
Series:Emerging Infectious Diseases
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Online Access:https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/eid/article/15/1/07-1545_article