On the Mode of Communication of Cholera

摘要: It would occupy a long time to give an account of the progress cholera over different parts world, with devastation it has caused in some places, whilst passed lightly others, or left them untouched; and unless this could be accompanied description physical condition habits people, which I am unable give, little use. There are certain circumstances, however, connected cholera, may stated general way. travels along great tracks human intercourse, never going faster than people travel, generally much more slowly. In extending fresh island continent, always appears first at sea-port. attacks crews ships from country free one where disease is prevailing, till they have entered port, had intercourse shore. Its exact town cannot traced; but appeared except there been ample opportunity for conveyed by intercourse. also innumerable instances prove communication individual cases disease, most convincing manner. Instances such as following seem every source fallacy. called lately inquire respecting death Mrs. Gore, wife labourer, New Leigham Road, Streatham. found that son deceased living working Chelsea. He came home ill bowel complaint, he died day two. His took place on August 18th. mother, who attended him, was taken next day, (August 20th). were no other deaths registered any metropolitan districts, down 26th August, within two three miles above place; nearest being