Benjamin Rush and the 1793 Yellow Fever Epidemic

What did people know about yellow fever during the epidemics?

• The exact cause of yellow fever

• How to treat yellow fever

• Nothing about yellow fever

• It was easily preventable

How did Dr. Rush respond to the high number of patients?

• He left the town

• He gave up on treatment

• He increased his treatment efforts

• He stopped practicing medicine

What were some of the main challenges faced by doctors in treating yellow fever during the epidemics? (Select all that apply)

• lack of knowledge about the disease

• contentiousness among doctors

• poor leadership

• desperation in trying various treatments

True or False: The political climate had no influence on the perception and treatment of yellow fever.

• True

• False