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Does any body speak medical.

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GillfromStaffs

GillfromStaffs Report 25 Nov 2006 18:45

I have a death certificate for one Mary Rushworth, died 14 th Oct 1848, cause of death looks like 'Ery spelas' can anyone shed any light on this please. Gill

Leslie

Leslie Report 25 Nov 2006 18:54

Erysipelas is a chronic erupting skin infection, probably with out antibiotics could be fatal Les.T.

GillfromStaffs

GillfromStaffs Report 25 Nov 2006 19:18

Thank's Les, Doesn't sound very nice does it. Gill

Janet 693215

Janet 693215 Report 25 Nov 2006 19:49

Take a look at its description on wikipedia.