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Responsible for the loss of 50% of Europe's 14th century population, this disease spread predominantly via the bite of a tick.
Black Plague
Native to Africa, this disease spreads quickly and causes high fevers and internal bleeding. Mortality is around 94%-96%. It was named for a river where some of the first cases were found.
Ebola
This Biblical Disease leads to Lazarus' death, prior to his reawakening miracle. (Hint- Causes boils, open sores, and leads to entire parts of the body falling off.)
Leprosy