What epidemic was raging when Cuvier died?
Bubonic Plague
Smallpox
Cholera
Typhoid Fever
Answer
The epidemic raging during the time of Cuvier's death was cholera, a highly contagious bacterial disease that causes severe diarrhea and dehydration. Transmitted through contaminated water or food, cholera can rapidly spread, leading to outbreaks with high mortality rates. In the early 19th century, the disease posed a significant global health challenge.
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