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Edward Wilson: medical aspects of his life and career

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  01 January 2008

Isobel Williams
Isobel Williams*
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The White Cottage, 15 High Road, Essendon, Hatfield, Hertfordshire AL9 6HT
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Abstract

Edward Wilson's career plans were changed by a diagnosis of pulmonary tuberculosis. This diagnosis is reviewed as are the ‘allergies’, hypothermia, vitamin C deficiency and other medical conditions encountered by Wilson between 1901 and 1912. Edgar Evans’ death on the return from the South Pole and a possible infective cause, is discussed.

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Research Article
Information
Polar Record , Volume 44 , Issue 1 , January 2008 , pp. 77 - 81
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Copyright © Cambridge University Press 2007

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