Sweating Sickness

Overview

A clinical condition characterized by fever and profuse sweating and associated with high mortality. It occurred in epidemic form five times in the fifteenth and sixteenth centuries in England, first in 1485 and last in 1551, specially during the summer and early autumn, attacking the relatively affluent adult male population. The etiology was unknown.

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Quick facts about Sweating Sickness

Topic type

Condition

Category

General Healthcare

MeSH classification

C23.888.119.344.672

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• Write down your symptoms and when they started.
• Bring details of any medicines, supplements or previous treatments.
• Ask what tests or assessments may be needed.
• Ask what treatment or management options may be suitable.
• Ask when you should seek urgent medical help or follow-up care.

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