The London Cholera Of 1854

Cholera is a bacterial infection that primarily affects the intestines. The main symptom of cholera is watery diarrhea, which is characterized by frequent loose stools that are often described as "rice water" due to their appearance. This type of diarrhea can lead to severe dehydration and electrolyte imbalances, potentially causing life-threatening complications. Therefore, watery diarrhea is the key symptom to identify and diagnose cholera. Persistent headaches, sore throat, and blood in urine are not typically associated with cholera.

He designed a sewer network for London.

The people through their wastes into the Thames from which they got their drinking water.

The correct answer is water, sewage system, water pump, pump, sewage. This suggests that the disease in question is transmitted through water and the sewage system. It implies that contaminated water or sewage can act as a carrier for the disease, potentially spreading it to individuals who come into contact with it. The inclusion of "water pump" and "pump" further emphasizes the role of water in the spread of the disease, as these are mechanisms that can distribute contaminated water to various locations.

The death rate is below 1%. The rate was only so high because the people drank the infected water over and over again.

As one of the first, John Snow discovered a link between contaminated water and epidemics. This supported the later germ theory (Keim-Übertragungstheorie), which still applies to modern medicine.

Cholera first came to London in 1832.

During the Cholera epidemic of London in 1853/54, a total of 616 victims were claimed.

Joseph Bazalgette was a civil engineer. This can be inferred from the fact that the other options do not match his profession. An Italian Infectiologist would be a medical professional specializing in infectious diseases, which does not align with Bazalgette's field of expertise. Similarly, being the first victim of the plague or a priest who cured people are unrelated to his profession as a civil engineer. Therefore, the correct answer is that he was a civil engineer.

During the "Great Stink" in 1858, the politicians reacted by commissioning a sewer system to address the issue of the foul smell and pollution caused by the sewage in the Thames River. Additionally, they took measures to temporarily improve the water quality by pouring chalk lime, chloride of lime, and carbolic acid into the water. These actions were taken to mitigate the environmental and health hazards caused by the unsanitary conditions in the river.

During ancient times, people did not have a scientific understanding of diseases and their causes. Instead, they attributed the occurrence of illnesses to supernatural forces and spiritual beliefs. The concept of "The Wrath of God" implies that diseases were seen as a punishment from a higher power for sinful behavior. On the other hand, the belief in "Miasma" or bad air suggests that diseases were thought to be caused by inhaling polluted or foul-smelling air. These explanations were prevalent before the discovery of bacteria and the understanding of waterborne diseases.