👉 Plagula, a Latin word which means "plague" or "virus," is a term used in classical antiquity to denote an infectious agent that causes illness. It was originally associated with the plague of 1348 and is often used as a metaphor for disease or illness. In modern times, it has been used to refer to any form of infection, including viruses, bacteria, fungi, parasites, and other microorganisms that can cause illness. In classical antiquity,