Ch. 4-5 Secret of Yellow Death

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Who was ordered to investigate the illness at the Pinar del Rio army post?

Back

Dr. Agramonte

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What were the usual signs of yellow fever that Dr. Agramonte looked for during the autopsy?

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Liquid blood in digestive tract, partially digested blood in stomach; Bleeding gums, high temperatures, slow pulse rates; Yellow eyes, yellowish liver, yellow skin.

Front

What did Lazear think about Dr. Carroll's approach to studying germs?

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He was dull and lacked imagination.

Front

What did the dead prisoner's cellmates do that did not cause them to get sick?

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Touched his clothes and blankets; Handled his dishes; Breathed the same air.

Front

How many soldiers at the army post had come down with yellow fever?

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35

Front

What is yellow fever?

Back

A viral disease transmitted by mosquitoes, characterized by fever, chills, loss of appetite, and muscle pain.

Front

What role did Dr. Agramonte play in the investigation of yellow fever?

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He was tasked with examining the illness and identifying its symptoms.

Front

What is the significance of autopsy in understanding diseases like yellow fever?

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Autopsies help identify the physical signs of diseases, contributing to better understanding and treatment.

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What are common symptoms of yellow fever?

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Fever, chills, loss of appetite, muscle pain, yellowing of the skin and eyes.

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How is yellow fever transmitted?

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Primarily through the bite of infected mosquitoes.