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[What causes English sweats?].

Yossi Rimar1

  • 1Maccabi Healthcare Services, Haifa. rimmer@netvision.net.il

Harefuah
|November 4, 2004
PubMed
Summary

English sweating disease, or Sudor Anglicus, was a mysterious medieval epidemic that appeared in England five times between the 15th and 16th centuries. This article explores its characteristics and potential causes.

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Area of Science:

  • Medical History
  • Epidemiology

Context:

  • The English sweating sickness (Sudor Anglicus) remains one of the most enigmatic epidemics of the Middle Ages.
  • It afflicted England with five distinct outbreaks during the 15th and 16th centuries before disappearing.

Purpose:

  • To consolidate current knowledge on the English sweating disease.
  • To detail the epidemic's clinical characteristics and explore its potential etiologies.

Summary:

  • The English sweating disease was a rapid, often fatal illness characterized by profuse sweating and other symptoms.
  • Its sudden onset and disappearance have puzzled historians and medical professionals for centuries.
  • Potential causes, though debated, are examined within the article.

Impact:

  • Enhances understanding of historical epidemics and their impact on public health.
  • Provides a foundation for further research into the origins and nature of Sudor Anglicus.
  • Contributes to the broader study of infectious diseases and their patterns.

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