It may not be genetic, but since 19th century medical science thought that Syphilis could be transmitted from an infected father to the unborn child, I think it still works with what one we can guess about medical knowledge in a setting where guns and cannon are relatively new technology.
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Date: 12/4/09 10:24 pm (UTC)