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Caius in Shrewsbury
- When
- 1551
- Where
- Shrewsbury
John Caius observed the disease in Shrewsbury during 1551, providing the basis for his subsequent medical publication.
Caius was attending patients in Shrewsbury when the notable outbreak occurred in the town. His direct observation of symptoms and signs during this period formed the core content of his 1552 publication, which remains the primary historical source for the disease.
Sources
- Sweating sickness Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-23
- John Caius Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-31
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