Yellow Fever: An American Plague

What were the stages of yellow fever and their corresponding symptoms?

• Stage 1: Chills, headache, and aching / Stage 2: Fever, constipation, and yellow skin / Stage 3: Bleeding and delirium
• Stage 1: Fever, vomiting, and delirium / Stage 2: Yellow skin and bleeding / Stage 3: Weak pulse and dry tongue
• Stage 1: Chills, headache, and aching / Stage 2: Fever, vomiting, and delirium / Stage 3: Yellow skin and bleeding
• Stage 1: High fever and constipation / Stage 2: Yellow skin and bleeding / Stage 3: Weak pulse and delirium

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What was the humoral theory and how did it influence medical thinking during the time period?

• The belief that good health resulted from a strong immune system
• The belief that illness was caused by an imbalance of the four elements
• The belief that good health resulted from balanced body fluids
• The belief that illness was caused by germs, bacteria, and viruses

What were the symptoms of yellow fever that Catherine LeMaigre experienced?

• Fever, vomiting, and delirium
• Foul black bile, bloodshot eyes, and pale-yellow skin
• Fever, constipation, and yellow skin
• Chills, headache, and aching in the back, arms, and legs

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What medical practices were used to treat yellow fever in the late 1700s?

• Herbal remedies and acupuncture
• Bloodletting and purging
• Antibiotics and vaccines
• Surgery and radiation therapy

What did Dr. Benjamin Rush believe was the cause of the outbreak of yellow fever in Philadelphia in 1793?

• A previous outbreak in 1762
• Contaminated water
• An imbalance of the humors
• The smell of rotting coffee

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What was the prevailing understanding of germs, bacteria, and viruses during the time period?

• They were thought to be caused by an imbalance of the humors
• They were not yet discovered
• They were believed to be harmless
• They were known to cause disease

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How did the smell of rotting coffee impact the spread of yellow fever according to Dr. John Foulke?

• It caused an imbalance of the humors in the body
• It weakened the immune system
• It attracted disease-carrying insects
• It had no impact on the spread of yellow fever

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Based on the reading, what is a possible hypothesis for the origin and spread of yellow fever in Philadelphia in 1793?

• The disease was brought by travelers from another country
• The disease was caused by contaminated water sources
• The disease was spread by insects
• The disease was a result of an imbalance of the humors

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How did the medical practices and beliefs of the late 1700s compare to modern medicine?

• They were more advanced and effective
• They were similar in approach and treatment
• They were based on the same scientific principles
• They were less advanced and often harmful

Who played a significant role in diagnosing and treating yellow fever in Philadelphia in 1793?

• Dr. Benjamin Rush
• Dr. Hugh Hodge
• Dr. John Foulke
• All of the above