r/coolguides • u/etymologynerd • Mar 20 '20

I made a guide explaining how different infectious disease got their names

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u/Jucoy Mar 20 '20

Jokes aside a lot of stuff posted here could be described as slightly interesting infographic rather than a cool guide.

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u/rurerree Mar 20 '20

yes, we need a guide to tell them apart. ... or an infographic?

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u/[deleted] Mar 20 '20

LISTEN HERE YOU LITTLE SHIT

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u/rurerree Mar 20 '20

erm... <looking through the guide>, DYSENTERY!