Portrait of a healthy young man
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Portrait of a healthy young man
Portrait of a healthy young man before he contracts Yellow fever. From: Observations sur la fievre jaune, faites a Cadix, en 1819 Date: 1820
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1820 Blood Diseases Fever Sick Communicable Persons
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This striking portrait captures the image of a healthy young man, radiant with vitality and good health, as he gazes directly at the viewer. The year is 1820, and the location is Cadix, Spain. Little does he know that his life is about to take a dramatic turn. Just a year earlier, in 1819, Dr. Carlos Finlay made a groundbreaking observation in Cuba that the mosquito was the vector for the transmission of yellow fever. However, this discovery was yet to reach the wider medical community, and the young man in the portrait was blissfully unaware of the imminent danger lurking in his surroundings. The vibrant colors of the portrait contrast sharply with the ominous theme that lies beneath the surface. The sickly hue of yellow fever was about to paint a different picture on the young man's once healthy complexion. The disease, characterized by high fever, chills, muscle pains, headache, and jaundice, was a communicable and deadly illness that spread through the bite of an infected mosquito. The medical community of the time was still grappling with the causes and treatment of yellow fever. Quinine, the most effective treatment available, was not widely used due to its high cost and limited availability. The young man in the portrait, like many others, would have relied on traditional remedies or the care of his community if he fell ill. This portrait serves as a poignant reminder of the fragility of health and the unpredictability of disease. It is a snapshot of a moment in time, a moment that was about to be shattered by the ravages of yellow fever. The portrait also underscores the importance of scientific discovery and the role it plays in improving public health and saving lives.
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