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Colonial fever was a typhus epidemic transmitted by head lice and very common on crowded immigrant ships. See paragraph beginning "Among the most poignant cases..." http://www.ballaratheritage.com.au/articles/creswick.html
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∙ 8y agoColony fever became one of the diseases that spread in Melbourne during the 1800s. It was reliably diagnosed as typhoid fever only in the 1870s.
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What disease were in colonial South Carolina?
malaria and yellow fever
What was the most deadly disease in colonial times?
yellow fever
Was there a cure for typhoid fever in colonial times in America?
chicken
Was there a cure for typhoid fever in colonial times?
There was no cure for typhoid fever in colonial times. Nevertheless wise old physician probably used to cure typhoid by good nursing care. There was about 20 % mortality for the typhoid fever without effective antibiotic therapy.
What has the author John Duffy written?
John Duffy has written: 'Sword of pestilence' -- subject(s): History, Yellow fever 'Epidemics in colonial America' -- subject(s): Epidemics
When was Fever in Fever Out created?
Fever in Fever Out was created on 1996-10-29.
What is calico fever?
Calico fever is a fever that comes and goes. It is a symptomatic immune response that causes fatigue. Those with it have to be prescribed antibiotics.
What is brain fever?
scarlet fever is brain fever
Feel like have fever but no fever?
Hay fever
Can you run a fever with a fever blister?
I think so because I've never had fever blisters without having a fever. And then when I got a fever I started getting them. So I do think you need a fever to get fever sores.
How old does a colonial person has to be to be a colonial in colonial life?
colonial medicine
Do you get a fever with Scarlet fever?
It's not the "fever" part that gives Scarlet Fever it's name it's the rash and the red (scarlet) face that comes with it. Obviously you can have a fever with Scarlet fever...but not always. improved answer: Yes, you always get a fever with scarlet fever. scarlet is the colour of the rash and fever is what comes with it.
