| The 1727 St Kilda epidemic: smallpox or chickenpox? | |
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PMID: 20608348 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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An acute infectious epidemic almost eliminated the St Kilda community in 1727. An epic tale of survival in adversity followed. Contemporary records reveal atypical features, suggesting a speculative alternative. |
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Authors:
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P Stride |
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Publication Detail:
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Type: Historical Article; Journal Article |
Journal Detail:
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Title: The journal of the Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh Volume: 39 ISSN: 1478-2715 ISO Abbreviation: J R Coll Physicians Edinb Publication Date: 2009 Sep |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2010-07-08 Completed Date: 2010-08-13 Revised Date: - |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 101144324 Medline TA: J R Coll Physicians Edinb Country: Scotland |
Other Details:
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Languages: eng Pagination: 276-9 Citation Subset: QIS |
Affiliation:
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Redcliffe Hospital, Redcliffe, Queensland, Australia. peter_stride@health.qld.gov.au |
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Descriptor/Qualifier:
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Chickenpox
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epidemiology,
history* Disease Outbreaks / history* History, 18th Century Humans Scotland Smallpox / epidemiology, history* |
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