Basel's Deadly Smallpox Outbreak

Basel's Deadly Smallpox Outbreak. The city of Basel experienced a devastating smallpox epidemic in 1871, which resulted in a mortality rate of 52.9 deaths per…

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The city of Basel experienced a devastating smallpox epidemic in 1871, which resulted in a mortality rate of 52.9 deaths per 1000 inhabitants, the highest recorded in any city during that time period.

Source: epidemiologisches uber variola vera und varicellen in der stadt basel 1875-1924

Basel's Deadly Smallpox Outbreak — Basel, Canton of Zurich

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