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January 6, 1926
The Dispatch News
Lexington, Lexington County, South Carolina
What is this article about?
An undiagnosed epidemic illness resembling acidosis and intestinal influenza strikes infants in Mullins, causing two deaths in 24 hours each and 18 new cases in 48 hours. Dr. Sidberry from Wilmington consults local doctors.
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SERIOUS MALADY AMONG INFANTS
The State.
Mullins, Jan. 5—Much uneasiness is felt here over the presence of what now appears to be an epidemic among infants, reports of the malady having been received from several localities.
The disease has not been fully diagnosed, it is said, but bears symptoms of acidosis and intestinal influenza.
Two babies have died during the past week here and several others are being treated. In the deaths that have occurred, 24 hours seems to be the period of duration in each case.
Dr. Sidberry, well known baby specialist of Wilmington, was in Mullins, conferring with the local hospital staff and resident physicians on the other cause of the strange illness.
At the office of Dr. Frank L. Martin nine cases were reported Monday, and Tuesday Dr. Martin had the same number of new cases to which he was called, a total of 18 cases developing in 48 hours.
The State.
Mullins, Jan. 5—Much uneasiness is felt here over the presence of what now appears to be an epidemic among infants, reports of the malady having been received from several localities.
The disease has not been fully diagnosed, it is said, but bears symptoms of acidosis and intestinal influenza.
Two babies have died during the past week here and several others are being treated. In the deaths that have occurred, 24 hours seems to be the period of duration in each case.
Dr. Sidberry, well known baby specialist of Wilmington, was in Mullins, conferring with the local hospital staff and resident physicians on the other cause of the strange illness.
At the office of Dr. Frank L. Martin nine cases were reported Monday, and Tuesday Dr. Martin had the same number of new cases to which he was called, a total of 18 cases developing in 48 hours.
What sub-type of article is it?
Medical Curiosity
What themes does it cover?
Misfortune
What keywords are associated?
Infant Epidemic
Acidosis
Intestinal Influenza
Mullins Outbreak
Infant Deaths
What entities or persons were involved?
Dr. Sidberry
Dr. Frank L. Martin
Where did it happen?
Mullins
Story Details
Key Persons
Dr. Sidberry
Dr. Frank L. Martin
Location
Mullins
Event Date
Jan. 5
Story Details
Epidemic of undiagnosed malady with symptoms of acidosis and intestinal influenza affects infants in Mullins, leading to two deaths in 24 hours and 18 cases in 48 hours; Dr. Sidberry consults local physicians.