At the time, no one really knows the true cause of the yellow fever epidemic. What are some of the possible causes suggested by various townspeople and doctors?

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Book: Fever 1793

Asked by David S #1037341 on 8/13/2020 7:25 PM

Last updated by Aslan on 8/14/2020 1:02 AM

Answered by Aslan on 8/14/2020 1:02 AM

Some thought the fever came from Santo Domingan refugees. Some think it is a hoax, “You doctors are all alike, scaring us to earn more business."