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"Miasma Theory"
Super interesting anon. Could be Miasma Theory was on the right track back then (airborne pathogens) but maybe for some of the wrong reasons.
And, Chicken or the Egg question is really good thinking. Disease 1st or Corpses (and I'd add induced squaller)?
Cause massive death & decay to "Jump-Start" the naturally occurring disease cycle?
You ever been to or lived in a 3rd world-type country? I have. I can understand why people back then believed you got sick from "Bad Air".