Napoleon Bonaparte—A Possible Case of Trench Fever
Éric Faure
TL;DR
This paper suggests that Napoleon Bonaparte may have had trench fever, based on historical symptoms and environmental conditions.
Contribution
The paper proposes a new historical medical diagnosis for Napoleon Bonaparte.
Findings
Napoleon's symptoms align with those of trench fever.
Poor hygiene and lice in barracks support the diagnosis.
Abstract
In 1789, Napoleon Bonaparte reported having a recurrent febrile illness that initially subsided for 4 days and then had multiple relapses of similar duration. A speculative diagnosis of trench fever would be supported by poor hygiene conditions, prolonged exposure to cold, and the presence of lice in Napoleon’s barracks environment.
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Taxonomy
TopicsBartonella species infections research · Streptococcal Infections and Treatments · Hematological disorders and diagnostics