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Did Thomas Edison have scarlet fever?
Thomas Edison got Scarlet Fever at the age of twelve and almost lost all of his hearing.
How did Thomas Edison lose his hearing?
Thomas Edison lost his hearing because at the age 12 he had scarlet fever and recurring a untreated middle ear infection.
How did Thomas Alva Edison lose his hearing?
A bout of scarlet fever and recurring, untreated middle - ear infections.
When did Thomas Edison become deaf?
He became completely became deaf because he has Scarlet Fever
How did Thomas Edison become deaf?
Thomas Edison also called Al became deaf form his scarlet fever that he had a a child. There are different theories. Some even believed of the conductor boxing his ears which claimed to be true. Edison claimed himself that he was grabbed by his ears and lifted to a train. He got deaf in one ear and 80% in the other. When Edison was 14, he contracted scarlet fever. The effect of the fever, as well as a blow to the head by an angry train conductor, caused Edison to become completely deaf in his left ear, and 80 percent deaf in the other.
How many victims has scarlet fever killed?
2 out of every 78% of victims who were diagnosed with scarlet fever last year died.
Was Thomas Edison a deaf or a deaf teacher?
yes he did he was deaf but after sometime he did not care if he was deaf it was better for him to concentrate
Who discover Scarlet fever?
Thomas Sydenham
What major events were happening in the world when Thomas Edison was younger that may have an impact on him?
Civil War, outbreak of Tb, scarlet fever, influenza, building of railroad system.
Where did Edison live when he lost his hearing?
When Edison was 14, he contracted scarlet fever. The effect of the fever, as well as a blow to the head by an angry train conductor, caused Edison to become completely deaf in his left ear, and 80 percent deaf in the other.
Why was thomas Edison home schooled?
Thomas Edison was homeschooled by his mother because he struggled with formal education due to hearing difficulties and a tendency to be easily distracted. His mother provided a nurturing and supportive environment that allowed him to explore his interests at his own pace, which ultimately led to his success as an inventor.
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.
