What is the death projection in outbreak of Smallpox?

Question

This is for a biology book report!!!! :(

Answer 1

depends on immunity

For example, it is very low for Native Americans

Most Native Americans were wiped out by smallpox which was introduced by Europeans

Answer 2

People are quoting a mortality rate of 30% (http://www.drgreene.com/21_875.html), but the accuracy of this is doubtful. It will depend on sanitation, general health, treatment, inoculation, and genetics. Some populations seem more vulnerable than others, for reasons not entirely clear. It will also depend on whether the smallpox is the same strain that has occurred in the past.