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In the Jamestown colony, disease spread primarily through unsanitary living conditions, including contaminated water sources and overcrowded shelters. Poor hygiene practices and the presence of mosquitoes contributed to the prevalence of diseases such as malaria and dysentery. Additionally, malnutrition weakened the settlers' immune systems, making them more susceptible to illness. The close quarters and lack of medical knowledge further exacerbated the spread of disease among the colonists.

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