The 1727 St Kilda epidemic: smallpox or chickenpox?
An acute infectious epidemic almost eliminated the St Kilda community in 1727. An epic tale of survival in adversity followed. Contemporary records reveal atypical features, suggesting a speculative alternative.
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Redcliffe Hospital, Redcliffe, Queensland, Australia. peter_stride@health.qld.gov.au
D002644:Chickenpox / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000266:history*; D004196:Disease Outbreaks / Q000266:history*; D049671:History, 18th Century; D006801:Humans; D012606:Scotland; D012899:Smallpox / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000266:history*