The Death Of Mozart: A Mystery Unveiled

As I sit back and think of ways to begin this post, I can't help but think of sweet memories of my childhood;(Sigh) those were the days. Among those memories, I recall when mi madre used to play classical music at our house every Saturday. We used to have a wonderful time just vibing to the melodies and enjoying the sounds of the orchestra. Out of all the composers we listened to, one of my favorites was Mozart.



Therefore, I found it rather interesting when I came across an article speculating his death. Check it out: 'Strep throat may have killed Mozart'.

Apparently, the official record states that he died of: "hitziges Frieselfieber" ("severe miliary fever", referring to a rash that looks like millet seeds) but this description does not suffice to identify the cause as it would be diagnosed in modern medicine. As a result, researchers have done more research and now, they believe they know what the true cause of his death may have been...strep throat.



What is Strep throat? you may ask. Well, Strep throat is a bacterial infection in the throat and the tonsils. The throat gets irritated and inflamed, causing a sudden, severe sore throat. It is caused by streptococcal (strep) bacteria. Most common symptoms include:

* A sudden, severe sore throat.
* Pain when you swallow.
* Fever over 101F.
* Swollen tonsils and lymph nodes.
* White or yellow spots on the back of a bright red throat.

You may also have a headache and belly pain. Less common symptoms are a red skin rash, vomiting, not feeling hungry, and body aches.

Strep throat will go away in 3 to 7 days with or without treatment. Doctors usually treat strep throat with antibiotics even though they may not make you well faster. Antibiotics shorten the time you are able to spread the disease to others (are contagious) and lower the risk of spreading the infection to other parts of your body.

To avoid getting strep throat, it is a good idea to avoid contact with anyone who has a strep infection. If you are around someone who has strep, wash your hands often. Don't drink from the same glass or use the same eating utensils, and don't share toothbrushes.

If you have a strep infection, there are things you can do to avoid spreading it to others. Use tissues you can throw away instead of handkerchiefs, wash your hands often, and do not sneeze or cough on others. Antibiotics can shorten the time that you are contagious. It is a good idea to stay home from work or school until 24 hours after you have started antibiotics.

With that being said, I hope everyone found this post interesting. Feel free to share your thoughts and leave any comments you may have. I look forward to hearing from you. Have a wonderful day! Take care. Peace, Love, and God Bless. This is 'thedoc' and I'm signing out. 1.