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Diphtheria and Scarlet Fever Discussed in Honest Calamity
A medical commentator explains the progression of diphtheria from initial throat redness to a deadly second stage, detailing symptoms such as a glassy curtain, delirium, and rapid decline. He notes the confusion with scarlet fever, emphasizes throat examination and prompt treatment, and stresses that diphtheria spares no class. The piece also recounts a Paris clerk’s transformation and a warning against delays in care.
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