Hæmaturia or "Blackwater" Fever in India
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that in some parts of India cases occur, I shall be much obliged if you will insert tho following: series of questions in an yearly issue : 1. Has it been noticed in your district for long and, if so, does it occur at any particular seasons ? 2. What relation does its incidence bear to the common malarial fevers ? Do these present any unusual symptoms or exhibit any increase in virulence at the time or in the season when the hsematuric cases occur ?
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Manson's Tropical Diseases
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