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The Sweating Sickness / A boke or counseill against the disease commonly called the sweate or sweatyng sicknesse

By John Caius
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A physician compiles observations and practical guidance on the sudden febrile illness known as the sweating sickness, describing its symptoms, typical progression, and clinical cases he attended. He evaluates possible causes and modes of spread, notes patterns of susceptibility, and records remedies and regimens used for treatment. Separate directions address both unlearned readers and learned practitioners, combining simple preventive advice with more technical discussion. Prefatory remarks explain the author’s purpose and intended audiences, and the text balances empirical case notes with therapeutic recommendations for personal and communal defense.

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John Caius

John Caius was an English physician and a prominent figure in the study of medicine during the 16th century. He is best known for his works on veterinary science and human diseases, particularly his treatise "De Canibus Britannicis: Of Englishe Dogges," which explores the characteristics and classifications of dogs in Britain. Caius also contributed to the understanding of the sweating sickness, a mysterious epidemic of his time, through his book "The Sweating Sickness / A boke or counseill against the disease commonly called the sweate or sweatyng sicknesse." His scholarly pursuits extended to the pronunciation of Greek and Latin, as evidenced by his work "De Pronunciatione Graecae & Latinae Linguae." Caius's writings reflect the intersection of medicine, zoology, and linguistics in the Renaissance.

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