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It's not nearly deadly enough, unlike smallpox. From Wikipedia: The risk of death after contracting the disease was about 30%, with higher rates among babies.
by digisign 5y ago
It's not nearly deadly enough, unlike smallpox. From Wikipedia:
The risk of death after contracting the disease was about 30%, with higher rates among babies.[6][12] Often those who survived had extensive scarring of their skin, and some were left blind.
- stickfigure 5y agoAlso critical: There was no animal reservoir for smallpox.