WEB Arnaldia shares symptoms with oropharyngeal tularemia, suggesting a possible cause for Richard the Lionheart's illness
Arnaldia: A potential cause for Richard the Lionheart's illness?
A new study published in the journal "The Illnesses of King Richard and King Philippe on the Third Crusade" suggests that a rare disease known as Arnaldia may have been responsible for the illness that plagued King Richard the Lionheart during the Third Crusade.
Symptoms of Arnaldia
Arnaldia is a rare bacterial infection that causes high fever, mouth ulcers, sore throat, headache, and debilitation. These symptoms are very similar to those experienced by King Richard during his illness. The study's authors argue that Arnaldia is a more likely cause of Richard's illness than other diseases that have been suggested, such as typhoid fever or malaria.
Treatment of Arnaldia
Arnaldia is treated with antibiotics. The study's authors believe that if Richard had been treated with antibiotics, he would have recovered from his illness. However, antibiotics were not available in the 12th century, and Richard died from his illness in 1199.
Conclusion
The study's findings suggest that Arnaldia may have been a contributing factor to King Richard the Lionheart's illness during the Third Crusade. Further research is needed to confirm this hypothesis, but the study's findings provide a new perspective on one of the most famous illnesses in history.
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