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Smallpox was likely introduced to Europe through various means over centuries, but one significant event was the return of soldiers and explorers from the Americas in the 16th century. The disease had been endemic in the Americas, and as European colonizers interacted with Indigenous populations, they inadvertently brought the virus back to Europe. Additionally, smallpox was already present in Asia and Africa, suggesting that trade routes also played a role in its introduction to European populations.

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