An Account of the Sore Throat Attended With Ulcers A Disease Which Hath of Late Years Appeared in This City, and in Several Parts of the Nation

"An Account of the Sore Throat Attended With Ulcers" by John Fothergill is a historical medical text that examines a dangerous throat disease that spread through London, setting it apart from ordinary sore throats by its severe symptoms and the need for different treatments. Presenting insight into early medical science, it highlights the disease's beginnings, general discomfort quickly turning into intense throat pain, fever, and open sores. The book describes how the illness progresses, how deadly it can be for children if not properly identified and addressed, and what actions to take. It stresses the need to identify the disease's unique features and cautions against common procedures of the period like bloodletting, as these could worsen the patient's condition. The book provides information regarding the history of medicine and how disease management evolved over time.