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Title: Identify the disease that laid up soldier in Belfast July 1 1875.
Post by: okkool on Tuesday 08 June 21 15:40 BST (UK)

hello all
I cant figure out what the affliction he had on July 1 1875.  It was a constitutional affliction (catchall phrase).

regards Brian

Title: Re: Identify the disease that laid up soldier in Belfast July 1 1875.
Post by: Erato on Tuesday 08 June 21 15:54 BST (UK)

febricula - fever
diaphoretic - having the power to increase perspiration

Title: Re: Identify the disease that laid up soldier in Belfast July 1 1875.
Post by: okkool on Wednesday 09 June 21 01:15 BST (UK)

Thanks Erato

But I was interested in the previous entry next to Belfast. 75/7/1 - 75/7/13

Brian

Title: Re: Identify the disease that laid up soldier in Belfast July 1 1875.
Post by: bearkat on Wednesday 09 June 21 05:50 BST (UK)

...... coughed up two round worms.

I think

Actually I think it's the entry beneath that you want.

Inf Calc fracture perhaps (heel bone)

Title: Re: Identify the disease that laid up soldier in Belfast July 1 1875.
Post by: okkool on Wednesday 09 June 21 15:02 BST (UK)

Thanks Bearkat

Although that may be what it is. Having it described as a "constitutional debility" seems to indicate it was not an injury. In the pre-germ/virus era it would be more likely to be a disease or infection. Such things as Rheumatism, influenza  and tuberculosis were described as constitutional disorders.
regards Brian