PROGRESS OF EPIDEMICS: BERLIN.

PROGRESS OF EPIDEMICS: BERLIN.

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The chapter provides a detailed meteorological and epidemiological report for Berlin during the winter months of January and February 1855. The weather was characterized by cold temperatures, frequent snowfall, and strong winds, particularly from the north and east. The Trent River was frozen over for a month, and the sky was mostly cloudy. The vegetation was unusually late, with lilacs not in bloom and oaks and ashes not leafing until the last week of May. The cold weather led to a decrease in catarrhal affections but an increase in chronic respiratory diseases, especially consumption, and acute rheumatism. Measles and scarlet fever were rare, while common fever and acute rheumatic fever were common. A case of cholera occurred, and intermittent fever persisted. Among domestic animals, horses and cattle suffered from various inflammatory and rheumatic conditions, while dogs had more minor issues like catarrh and rheumatism. In Liverpool, scarlatina was prevalent in March, and measles were common in May. Bronchitis was significant in April and May, and erysipelas occurred in a suckling infant. Common fever and acute rheumatic fever were frequent, and pulmonary consumption was more fatal in March and April. The chapter also briefly mentions the progress of epidemics in Ireland, noting that the state of health of domestic animals was generally good, with various diseases affecting horses, cows, sheep, pigs, and dogs. The report highlights the significant impact of prolonged winter cold on the health of the elderly and sick.The chapter provides a detailed meteorological and epidemiological report for Berlin during the winter months of January and February 1855. The weather was characterized by cold temperatures, frequent snowfall, and strong winds, particularly from the north and east. The Trent River was frozen over for a month, and the sky was mostly cloudy. The vegetation was unusually late, with lilacs not in bloom and oaks and ashes not leafing until the last week of May. The cold weather led to a decrease in catarrhal affections but an increase in chronic respiratory diseases, especially consumption, and acute rheumatism. Measles and scarlet fever were rare, while common fever and acute rheumatic fever were common. A case of cholera occurred, and intermittent fever persisted. Among domestic animals, horses and cattle suffered from various inflammatory and rheumatic conditions, while dogs had more minor issues like catarrh and rheumatism. In Liverpool, scarlatina was prevalent in March, and measles were common in May. Bronchitis was significant in April and May, and erysipelas occurred in a suckling infant. Common fever and acute rheumatic fever were frequent, and pulmonary consumption was more fatal in March and April. The chapter also briefly mentions the progress of epidemics in Ireland, noting that the state of health of domestic animals was generally good, with various diseases affecting horses, cows, sheep, pigs, and dogs. The report highlights the significant impact of prolonged winter cold on the health of the elderly and sick.
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