Identifying cause of death

[Aliballibee]

Evening,

I tried looking at this cause of death by comparing other letters on the document but can't work it out.

https://picasaweb.google.com/04Taylors/ ... directlink

I think the letters are either "E...ipela" or "E...ipila" and would appreciated any assistance.

Is the little circle at the end of the word relelvant?

Kind regards


Alan

[Jean Jeanie]

Hi Alan

It looks like ERYSIPELAS to me. A quick look in the dictionary says it is an acute skin infection.

Regards
Jean

[Aliballibee]

Hi Alan

It looks like ERYSIPELAS to me. A quick look in the dictionary says it is an acute skin infection.

Regards
Jean

Thanks Jean

I just couldn't quite work it out but that looks right - poor wee one.

Kind regards

Alan

[Falkyrn]

I would agree and this description from Antiquus Morbus ( http://www.antiquusmorbus.com ) makes it sound even worse

"An eruptive fever, called by the Romans Ignis Sacer; popularly , the Rose, from the color of the skin; and St. Anthony's fire, from the burning heat, or because St. Anthony was supposed to cure it miraculously. [Hoblyn1855]

Redness or inflammation of some part of the skin, with fever, inflammatory or typhoid, and, generally, vesecations on the affected part, and symptomatic fever. It is also called St. Anthony's Fire, Ignis Sacer ("Sacred Fire"), the Rose and other names. [Thomas1875]

St. Anthony's fire; a febrile disease accompanied with a diffused inflammation of the skin, which, starting usually from a single point, spreads gradually over its surface. It is usually regarded as contagious, and often occurs epidemically. [Webster1913]

An acute disease of the skin and subcutaneous tissue caused by a species of hemolytic streptococcus and marked by localized inflammation and fever. Also called Saint Anthony's fire. [Heritage]."

[SarahND]

There were epidemics of this disease in the U.S. in the 19th century. I have found numerous extended family who died of it then. Sounds ghastly

All the best,
Sarah

[joette]

Andrew now almost 21 had this when he was around 2-thought it was measles but a very experienced old-style GP correctly identified it.It was scary although quickly cured by antibiotics.It started around his wrists where he was prone to eczema & then around his neck which ended up looking like a large red scarf was tied around their.