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What did the scientists of the day believe caused cholera?

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What did the scientists of the day believe caused cholera?

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In the early 19th century there were many theories as to the cause of cholera, but two were paramount. One theory was that bad air or, “miasma”, was the cause. Sanitation and hygiene were poor in 18th and 19th century Shrewsbury.