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Thursday, September 19, 2019

Diphtheria Makes Its Annual Appearance in Charlotte, Sept. 19, 1919

From The Roanoke Rapids Herald, Sept. 19, 1919

Warning Against Dread Diphtheria in Charlotte

Nine cases of diphtheria reported to Charlotte health authorities since September 1, led Dr. C.C. Hudson, city health officer, to issue a warning stressing the need of exercising the greatest precaution in combatting the spread of the disease.

Every case of diphtheria, Dr. Hudson said, can be cured if the people will be on the alert to detect the early symptoms and just as quick to report each case to physicians.

This is the time of year when diphtheria always makes its appearance, continued the health officer.

There are four types of diphtheria, added Dr. Hudson. One is identified by small sores on the skin; another is recognized first in the nose, a third in the tonsils and the fourth, the most dangerous and severe of all, has its beginning in the windpipe.

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