Probably the Arabs.
Small pox is (IIRC) a variation of camel pox that mutated to spread to people.
Most deadly viruses are from animals living in close proximity to humans. Cows, pigs and chickens being the biggest virus reservoirs.
Probably the Arabs.
Small pox is (IIRC) a variation of camel pox that mutated to spread to people.
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Soooo...
That means smallpox started out as a sexually transmitted disease from camels to humans?
Because...
You know...
Arabs and their animals.
SmallPox and the Plague are the 2 worst infections diseases of all time. One a virus and one a bacterium.
Malaria is probably an honorable mention. or dishonorable to be more accurate.
But she was a really pretty camel