The Battle of the Doctors (Fever 1793)

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What did Dr. Benjamin Rush believe was the cause of Yellow Fever?

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Dr. Benjamin Rush believed the cause of Yellow Fever was bad air and filth in the city.

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Who was the Philadelphia physician that advocated for bleeding patients as a treatment during the Yellow Fever epidemic?

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Dr. Benjamin Rush argued in favor of bleeding patients as a treatment.

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How did the public respond to the differing opinions of doctors during the Yellow Fever epidemic?

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The public was confused and didn't know who to trust.

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What word best describes Dr. Benjamin Rush's personality during the epidemic?

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Determined.

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What was one advantage of the French doctors' approach to treating Yellow Fever?

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Their patients often survived more frequently.

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What is Yellow Fever?

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Yellow Fever is a viral disease transmitted by mosquitoes, characterized by fever, chills, loss of appetite, and muscle pain.

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What was the main treatment method advocated by Dr. Benjamin Rush during the epidemic?

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Bleeding patients.

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What was a common belief about the cause of diseases during the 18th century?

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Many believed that diseases were caused by bad air (miasma) and filth.

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What role did public opinion play in the treatment of Yellow Fever?

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Public opinion influenced which doctors' methods were accepted or rejected.

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What was the impact of the Yellow Fever epidemic on Philadelphia in 1793?

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The epidemic caused widespread fear, confusion, and a significant number of deaths.