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What were the main diseass in the 1700s?
The main diseases in the 1700s were Smallpox, Typhus, Typhoid, Dysentery, Scarlet Fever, Influenza, Yellow Fever, Diphtheria, and Malaria.
What was a treatment for smallpox in the 1700s?
You would have to get a vaccine
What efforts were made to find a treatment to typhus?
the cats fur the cats fur
What are the 5 most common diseases in the 1700s?
Smallpox, Typhus, Typhoid, Dysentery, Scarlet Fever, Influenza, Yellow Fever, Diphtheria, and Malaria
What does the medical term typhus mean?
Typhus (Greek: stupor caused by fever) is an acute infectious fever. It is caused by an obligate parasite Rickettsiabacterium. There are several forms of typhus, each with its own set of symptoms. To prevent typhus there is a vaccine available, and contact with fleas and lice should be avoided in countries known to have typhus. Treatment is with antibiotics including Tetracycline, Doxycycline or Azithromycin.Please note: typhus is not the same as typhoid fever which is caused by the bacterium Salmonella enterica enterica, serovar Typhi.
What are the treatments for typhus?
Scrub typhus is treated with antibiotics. Chloramphenicol. and tetracycline.are the drugs of choice. Patients who are severely ill and whose treatment was delayed may be given corticosteroids in combination with antibiotics for three days.
What are the treatments for scrub typhus?
Scrub typhus is treated with antibiotics. Chloramphenicol. and tetracycline.are the drugs of choice. Patients who are severely ill and whose treatment was delayed may be given corticosteroids in combination with antibiotics for three days.
Is there a a cure for typhus?
Typhus usually responds to antibiotic treatment. However, in some cases the Rickettsia bacteria remain dormant in cells and can cause another outbreak (possibly months or years later) in individuals who appear cured.
What was the medical treatment like in the 1700s?
they bled people out, reccomended sleep, and gave a good wash
Does typhus itch?
Yes, the typhus rash may itch, especially if it is murine typhus.
Is there a sertent place that you get typhus?
is there a certent place that you get typhus
What ailments does auromycin cure?
Auromycin is a broad-spectrum antibiotic. It main use is for the treatment of penicillin-resistant bacterial infections, such as pneumonia, sepsis, and Staphylococcus aureus. The treatment can also cure typhus, pneumonia and amoebic dysentery.
