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Garrison-Morton-Norman History of Medicine

RUTTY, John (1698 – 1775)

1698 – 1775

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1770 CE

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A chronological history of the weather and seasons and of the prevailing diseases in Dublin. With their various periods, successions, and revolutions, during the space of forty years. With a comparative view of the difference of the Irish climate and diseases, and those of England and other countries ...

RUTTY, John (1698 – 1775)

Rutty kept continuous records of weather and diseases in Dublin from 1724-64. On page 75 of this work is the first clear description of relapsing fever. Digital facsimile from the Hathi Trust at this link.