The history of the contagious cholera ; with facts explanatory of its origin and laws, and of a rational method of cure. / By James Kennedy.

  • Kennedy, James, 1803-1868.
Date:
1831
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    gress would be more rapid, and that it would spread in a more general manner. I am unable, however, to give an individual case where I could positively say that the disease arose from contagion. No. 17.* The cholera first appeared amongst the inhabitants of this place immediately after the departure of the 1st battalion of the 16th regiment, amongst whom it had been raging during their march from Hyderabad, and during their three days’ continuance at this station. The disease had existed under its worst and most fatal form. All the powers of life sunk rapidly, without much previous vomiting, purging, or spasm. In this form, also, it has remained with us; and, without venturing to give an opinion of the manner, it has evidently been left with us by the above body of troops. There has been nothing uncommon in the state of the weather neither immediately pre- ceding, nor since the appearance of cholera at this station. Amongst the Sepoys who have come under my charge, the mortality has been very extensive, owing, in a great degree, to their delay in report- ing themselves, as well as to the violent form of * W. Train, Surgeon, Ghooty, February, 1820.