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| synonyms      = English sweating sickness, English sweat, (Latin) sudor anglicus
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The '''Sweating Sickness''', also known as the "Sweate" or "English Sweat", was a mysterious and highly contagious disease that struck England, particularly in the 15th and 16th centuries, causing rapid and severe illness often leading to death.<ref>{{Cite book|last=|first=|title=The Sweate: The Story of the Mysterious Sweating Sickness|publisher=|year=|isbn=|location=|pages=}}</ref>
The '''Sweating Sickness''', also known as the "Sweate" or "English Sweat", was a mysterious and highly contagious disease that struck England, particularly in the 15th and 16th centuries, causing rapid and severe illness often leading to death.<ref>{{Cite book|last=|first=|title=The Sweate: The Story of the Mysterious Sweating Sickness|publisher=|year=|isbn=|location=|pages=}}</ref>


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* [[Black Death]]
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== External links ==


[https://www.bbc.co.uk/history/british/middle_ages/sweat_01.shtml BBC History - Sweating Sickness]
{{Medical resources
[https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2730237/ The English Sweating Sickness, 1508–1551: A Viral Pulmonary Disease?]
| DiseasesDB    =
{{Infectious diseases}}
| ICD10          =
 
| ICD9          = {{ICD9|078.2}}
== Sweating Sickness in Cattle ==
| ICDO          =
A disease of similar name, but unrelated to the human illness, is also known to affect cattle, especially calves. This condition, while sharing a name with the historical human disease, is a distinct entity and is not zoonotic.
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| MedlinePlus    =
* '''Sweating sickness in cattle''' is characterized by fever, profuse sweating, and respiratory distress. The exact cause of this condition in cattle is also not well defined, but it is thought to be linked to infectious agents or to the ingestion of toxic substances present in some pastures.<ref>{{Cite journal|last=|first=|title=Sweating sickness in cattle: An overview|journal=Veterinary Record|year=|volume=|issue=|pages=|doi=|pmid=|pmc=}}</ref>
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* Management of the condition involves supportive care, including hydration and sometimes the administration of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs. In some cases, the condition can be fatal, but many animals recover with appropriate care.<ref>{{Cite journal|last=|first=|title=Sweating sickness in cattle: Treatment and prognosis|journal=Veterinary Journal|year=|volume=|issue=|pages=|doi=|pmid=|pmc=}}</ref>
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[[Category:Animal diseases]]
| MeshID        = D018614
[[Category:Veterinary medicine]]
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Revision as of 17:19, 13 January 2025

Sweating sickness
Synonyms English sweating sickness, English sweat, (Latin) sudor anglicus
Pronounce N/A
Field
Symptoms chills, body pains, weakness
Complications
Onset
Duration
Types
Causes Unknown
Risks
Diagnosis
Differential diagnosis
Prevention
Treatment
Medication
Prognosis
Frequency
Deaths


The Sweating Sickness, also known as the "Sweate" or "English Sweat", was a mysterious and highly contagious disease that struck England, particularly in the 15th and 16th centuries, causing rapid and severe illness often leading to death.<ref>, 

 The Sweate: The Story of the Mysterious Sweating Sickness,</ref>

Symptoms

The disease was characterized by sudden onset of fever, accompanied by severe sweating, headache, shortness of breath, and rapid heartbeat. It had a very high mortality rate, with death often occurring within hours or a few days of the onset of symptoms.<ref>, 

 Sweating Sickness: A Reappraisal, 
 Historical Journal,</ref>

History

The disease first appeared in England in 1485, and reappeared in various outbreaks until 1551, after which it disappeared. The most severe outbreak occurred in 1508. Notably, the disease appeared to affect only humans, with no reports of animal illness related to this disease.<ref>, 

 The Sweate: The Story of the Mysterious Sweating Sickness,</ref>

Causes and Transmission

The cause of the Sweating Sickness remains unknown. Theories have suggested a viral origin, possibly a hantavirus, or a zoonotic disease transmitted from animals to humans. The rapid spread and high mortality rate suggest a highly contagious agent.<ref>, 

 Hantavirus and the English Sweating Sickness, 
 Emerging Infectious Diseases,</ref>

Impact

The disease had a significant impact on English society, causing widespread fear and disruption. The rapid onset and high mortality rate created a sense of panic during outbreaks, and the disease is thought to have influenced historical events of the time, including the reign of Henry VIII.<ref>, 

 Henry VIII and the Sweating Sickness,</ref>

See also

Further reading


Infectious diseases – viral systemic diseases
Oncovirus
Immune disorders
Central
nervous system
Cardiovascular
Respiratory system/
acute viral
nasopharyngitis/
viral pneumonia



Pandemics, epidemics and notable disease outbreaks
Local
Ancient
* Hittite plague (c. 1330 BC)
Post-
classical
* Plague of Justinian (541–542)
Early
modern
16th century
* Influenza pandemic (1510)
17th century
18th century
Modern
19th century
20th century
* San Francisco plague (1900–1904)
21st century
* SARS (2002–2004)
Global
* First plague pandemic (541–767)

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