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President William Henry Harrison (1773–1841): A Diagnosis Lost to Time.

Authors :
Hall, Ashton D.
Kumar, Julia E.
Source :
Journal of Medical Biography; Aug2024, Vol. 32 Issue 3, p353-354, 2p
Publication Year :
2024

Abstract

This article discusses the illness and death of President William Henry Harrison in 1841. After taking office, Harrison fell ill with a severe chill and was treated for what was believed to be pneumonia. However, his condition worsened, and he eventually passed away. The exact cause of his illness has been a subject of debate, with some suggesting that he may have had enteric (typhoid) fever. Regardless of the diagnosis, Harrison's death led to a constitutional crisis. [Extracted from the article]

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
09677720
Volume :
32
Issue :
3
Database :
Complementary Index
Journal :
Journal of Medical Biography
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
179737404
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1177/09677720221126137