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To: Phoenix8

“However, DNA testing has unearthed new evidence about what really killed 80% of the Aztecs.”

Since Paratyphoid fever only killed about 1% of those infected (before antibiotics existed) it’s doubtful it killed 80% of Aztecs.


18 posted on 02/12/2025 5:26:52 AM PST by Brooklyn Attitude (November 5th 2024, Happy Days Are Here Again!)
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To: Brooklyn Attitude

“Since Paratyphoid fever only killed about 1% of those infected...”

1% of Europeans with modern medical care.

Now adjust for no resistance and no medical care.


25 posted on 02/12/2025 6:09:24 AM PST by Justa (Our constitution was made only for a moral and religious people....)
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