User:Zeus Aurelius/Virgin soil epidemic/Efcordova Peer Review

-In the paragraph discussing the effects of population isolation on immunity, clarify that the lack of contact with the pathogen prevents individuals from acquiring immunity through exposure or inherited immunity from mothers.

-Provide a more precise explanation of how the genetic homogeneity of isolated populations can affect their natural immunity, based on Francis Black's suggestion.

-In the paragraph about the diseases introduced to the Americas, consider adding a sentence or two to briefly describe the impact of each disease on the affected populations.

-Clarify the suspected pathogenic agents in the Cocoliztli epidemics, providing more information about the ongoing research and the challenges of retrospective diagnosis.

-In the paragraph discussing the debate on virgin soil epidemics, provide a concise summary of Paul Kelton's argument regarding the exacerbation of smallpox spread by the European slave trade and its implications for the widespread disaster of the epidemic.

-Consider incorporating additional viewpoints and research findings to present a more balanced perspective on the concept of virgin soil epidemics, including any counterarguments to the notion and the role of complex social, environmental, and biological factors in population susceptibility.

-Elaborate on Cristobal Silva's re-examination of 17th-century New England epidemics, providing more details about the historical circumstances that influenced the outbreaks and how they challenge the notion of universal or genetically inevitable processes.

-Include a summary of Jeffrey Ostler's argument regarding the occurrence of virgin soil epidemics and the vulnerability of Native communities due to the disruptions caused by European colonialism.

-Review the article for grammar, clarity, and consistency, ensuring that terminology is used consistently throughout.

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