1623 Malta plague outbreak
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The 1623 Malta plague outbreak was a minor outbreak of plague (Maltese: pesta) on the island of Malta, then ruled by the Order of St John. It was probably caused by infected materials from a major epidemic in 1592–1593, and it was successfully contained after causing 40 to 45 deaths.
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1623 Malta plague outbreak | |
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Disease | Plague |
Bacteria strain | Yersinia pestis |
Location | Malta |
Date | 1623 |
Deaths | 40–45 |
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