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The tongue of a yellow fever sufferer
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The tongue of a yellow fever sufferer
The tongue as it appears in the various stages of yellow fever. From: Observations sur la fievre jaune, faites a Cadix, en 1819 Date: 1820
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1820 Blood Diseases Fever Sick Communicable
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This haunting image captures the progression of yellow fever as depicted in the medical publication "Observations sur la fievre jaune, faites a Cadix, en 1819" from 1820. The photograph showcases the tongue of a yellow fever sufferer at various stages of the disease. In the earliest stages, the tongue appears normal, but as the illness advances, it becomes coated with a thick, yellow film. As the disease reaches its peak, the tongue takes on a distinctive, dark, and mottled appearance, with patches of hemorrhaging and ulceration. Yellow fever is a mosquito-borne viral disease that causes high fever, muscle pain, nausea, vomiting, and jaundice. Transmitted through the bite of an infected mosquito, it was a major public health concern in the 18th and 19th centuries, particularly in tropical regions. This photograph serves as a stark reminder of the devastating impact of the disease on the human body. The medical community of the time was actively seeking to understand the causes and effects of yellow fever, and this image would have been an important tool in their research. The publication in which it appears was likely used by medical professionals to educate their colleagues and students about the disease and its symptoms. Despite the advances in medical knowledge since the early 19th century, yellow fever remains a significant health concern in parts of the world, particularly in Africa and South America. The image serves as a reminder of the importance of continued research and prevention efforts to combat this and other communicable diseases.
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