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Napoleon Bonaparte—A Possible Case of Trench Fever

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: In 1789, Napoleon Bonaparte reported having a recurrent febrile illness that initially subsided for 4 days and then had multiple relapses of similar duration. A speculative diagnosis of trench fever would be supported by poor hygiene conditions, prolonged exposure to cold, and the presence of lice in Napoleon's barracks environment.

Source: Emerging infectious diseases

DOI: 10.3201/eid3105.240970

Author: Éric Faure

Institutions: Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique, Aix-Marseille Université, Institut de Mathématiques de Marseille

Language: English

Topic: History, Medicine, and Leadership

Subfield: Political Science and International Relations

Field: Social Sciences

Domain: Social Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: diamond

OpenAlex ID: W4409764990

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