History of Aztec Mexico and New Spain
Smallpox is a highly contagious disease caused by the variola virus, characterized by fever, body aches, and a distinctive skin rash that leads to pus-filled blisters. This disease had devastating effects on populations that had not been previously exposed, particularly the indigenous peoples of the Americas, significantly impacting social structures and governance after European contact.
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