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2. untappedcities.com › 2020/03/20 › 12-epidemics-that12 Prior Epidemics That Plagued New York - Untapped New York

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   4 days ago · 1. Yellow Fever. The quarantine station on Staten Island. Image from New York Public Library. In August 1793, a yellow fever epidemic hit Philadelphia, killing around 5,000 residents...

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   Apr 25, 2024 · The yellow fever epidemic of 1793 was a tragic and transformative event in Philadelphia's history, impacting the city socially, economically, and medically. The timeline provides a broad overview of the key events during this challenging period.

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   What is Rocky Mountain spotted fever?

   • Rocky Mountain spotted fever, form of tick-borne typhus first described in the Rocky Mountain section of the United States, caused by the bacterium Rickettsia rickettsii. Although historically known from the Rocky Mountain region, the disease occurs throughout North America and in Central and South America.

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   When was Rocky Mountain spotted fever discovered?

   • In the late 1890s Rocky Mountain spotted fever was known as black measles, in reference to the dark purplish skin rash that developed in some affected persons. Discovery of the causative microbe in 1906 by American pathologist Howard T. Ricketts led to the understanding of other rickettsial diseases.

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   What is spotted fever group rickettsiosis?

   • Spotted Fever Group Rickettsioses (SFGR) are a group of diseases caused by closely related bacteria spread to people through the bites of infected ticks and mites. In the United States, the most serious and commonly reported SFGR is Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever (RMSF) caused by the bite of an infected tick.

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   What was spotted fever?

   • This entire section of New England, if not a much larger area, during the spring seasons of 1812 and 1813, was scourged by a fearful epidemic, called at first “spotted fever” and later “malignant fever.” So great were its ravages, that the deaths in Vermont reached 6,000 by this disease alone, or about one death in 40 inhabitants.

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   Apr 19, 2024 · The most common viral hemorrhagic fevers are dengue and yellow fever, caused by related mosquito-borne flaviviruses, often being transmitted by Aedes mosquitoes. In the late 18th century, yellow fever epidemics in American coastal cities caused widespread panic, but the disease currently occurs only in developing countries of Africa and South America.

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   May 1, 2024 · Abstract Rocky Mountain spotted fever (RMSF) is an international and quintessential One Health problem. This paper synthesizes recent knowledge in One Health, binational RMSF concerns, and veterinary and human medical perspectives to this fatal, reemerging problem. RMSF, a life-threatening tick-borne disease caused by the bacterium Rickettsia rickettsii, emerged during the first decade of the ...

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7. booksthatslay.com › fever-1793-summary-charactersFever 1793 Summary, Characters and Themes - booksthatslay.com

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   Apr 17, 2024 · Fever 1793 Summary, Characters and Themes. “Fever 1793” is a historical fiction novel by Laurie Halse Anderson. The plot follows fourteen-year-old Matilda Cook who lives in Philadelphia during the devastating yellow fever epidemic of 1793. Mattie dreams of expanding her family’s coffeehouse, but the fever turns her world upside down.

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   Apr 24, 2024 · Spotted Fever Group Rickettsioses (SFGR) are a group of diseases caused by closely related bacteria spread to people through the bites of infected ticks and mites. In the United States, the most serious and commonly reported SFGR is Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever (RMSF) caused by the bite of an infected tick.

9. www.darwynhealth.com › infections-and-infectiousRocky Mountain Spotted Fever vs Lyme Disease: Understanding ...

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   Apr 28, 2024 · Symptoms. Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever (RMSF) and Lyme Disease share some common symptoms, but also have distinct differences in their presentation. RMSF typically begins with a sudden onset of symptoms, usually within 2-14 days after a tick bite. The initial symptoms include fever, headache, muscle aches, and fatigue.