1793

1793 in medicine refers to the significant events, discoveries, and advancements in the field of medicine that took place in the year 1793.

Events

In 1793, the Yellow Fever Epidemic of 1793 occurred in Philadelphia, which was then the capital of the United States. This epidemic resulted in the death of approximately 5,000 people, nearly 10% of the city's population.

Discoveries and advancements

In the same year, Edward Jenner, an English physician, began his work on the smallpox vaccine. His work laid the foundation for the science of immunology.

Births

• Jean-Pierre Falret, a French psychiatrist who made significant contributions to the field of psychiatry, was born in 1793. He is known for describing Folie à deux, a shared psychotic disorder.

Deaths

• John Fothergill, an English physician, died in 1793. He is known for his contributions to the understanding of diphtheria, migraine, and angina.

See also

• Timeline of medicine and medical technology
• History of medicine

References

1793 Resources
Latest articles Most recent articles Ongoing trials	Wikipedia