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Yes, children were just as susceptible or possibly even more susceptible to the Black Death than the adult population. The Black Death, now known to be caused by Yersinia pestis, a bacteria carried by rat fleas, was devastating to Europe as it had not previously been found in Europe. It was likely brought to Europe on trading ships from the Middle East or Africa.

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