1900 — Scarlet Fever, esp. PA/894, NY/812, TX/707, IL/643, MA/384, OH/334, NJ/232-6,333

–6,333  US Census. Statistics of Deaths. 1902, Table 7, p. 120.[1]                              

 

Alabama                      (   34)               US Census. Statistics of Deaths. 1902, Table 7, p. 120.

Arizona                       (   18)               US Census. Statistics of Deaths. 1902, Table 7, p. 120.

Arkansas                     (   59)               US Census. Statistics of Deaths. 1902, Table 7, p. 120.

California                    (   74)               US Census. Statistics of Deaths. 1902, Table 7, p. 121.

Colorado                     (   79)               US Census. Statistics of Deaths. 1902, Table 7, p. 121.

Connecticut                 (   61)             US Census. Statistics of Deaths. 1902, Table 7, p. 126.

Delaware                     (     4)               US Census. Statistics of Deaths. 1902, Table 7, p. 127.

District of Columbia   (   25)               US Census. Statistics of Deaths. 1902, Table 7, p. 132.

Florida                         (     8)               US Census. Statistics of Deaths. 1902, Table 7, p. 132.

Georgia                       (   44)               US Census. Statistics of Deaths. 1902, Table 7, p. 132.

Idaho                           (   19)               US Census. Statistics of Deaths. 1902, Table 7, p. 133.

Illinois                         ( 643)               US Census. Statistics of Deaths. 1902, Table 7, p. 133.

Indiana                                    ( 164)               US Census. Statistics of Deaths. 1902, Table 7, p. 138.

Indian Territory           (   26)               US Census. Statistics of Deaths. 1902, Table 7, p. 139.

Iowa                            (   99)               US Census. Statistics of Deaths. 1902, Table 7, p. 139.

Kansas                         (   68)               US Census. Statistics of Deaths. 1902, Table 7, p. 144.

Kentucky                     (   47)               US Census. Statistics of Deaths. 1902, Table 7, p. 144.

Louisiana                     (   97)               US Census. Statistics of Deaths. 1902, Table 7, p. 145.

Maine                          (   54)               US Census. Statistics of Deaths. 1902, Table 7, p. 145.

Maryland                     (   39)               US Census. Statistics of Deaths. 1902, Table 7, p. 150.

Massachusetts             ( 384)               US Census. Statistics of Deaths. 1902, Table 7, p. 150.

Michigan                     ( 220)               US Census. Statistics of Deaths. 1902, Table 7, p. 163.

Minnesota                   (   92)               US Census. Statistics of Deaths. 1902, Table 7, p. 168.

Mississippi                   (   44)               US Census. Statistics of Deaths. 1902, Table 7, p. 169.

Missouri                      ( 134)               US Census. Statistics of Deaths. 1902, Table 7, p. 169.

Montana                      (   26)               US Census. Statistics of Deaths. 1902, Table 7, p. 174.

Nebraska                     (   83)               US Census. Statistics of Deaths. 1902, Table 7, p. 174.

Nevada                        (   29)               US Census. Statistics of Deaths. 1902, Table 7, p. 175.

New Hampshire          (   10)               US Census. Statistics of Deaths. 1902, Table 7, p. 175.

New Jersey                  ( 232)               US Census. Statistics of Deaths. 1902, Table 7, p. 180.

New Mexico                (   44)              US Census. Statistics of Deaths. 1902, Table 7, p. 181.

New York                   ( 812)               US Census. Statistics of Deaths. 1902, Table 7, p. 186.

North Carolina            (   24)              US Census. Statistics of Deaths. 1902, Table 7, p. 193.

North Dakota              (   17)               US Census. Statistics of Deaths. 1902, Table 7, p. 198.

Ohio                            ( 334)               US Census. Statistics of Deaths. 1902, Table 7, p. 198.

Oklahoma                    (   11)               US Census. Statistics of Deaths. 1902, Table 7, p. 204.

Oregon                                    (   10)               US Census. Statistics of Deaths. 1902, Table 7, p. 204.

Pennsylvania               ( 894)               US Census. Statistics of Deaths. 1902, Table 7, p. 204.

Rhode Island               (   35)               US Census. Statistics of Deaths. 1902, Table 7, p. 211.

South Carolina            (   27)               US Census. Statistics of Deaths. 1902, Table 7, p. 211.

South Dakota              (   21)               US Census. Statistics of Deaths. 1902, Table 7, p. 216.

Tennessee                   (   37)               US Census. Statistics of Deaths. 1902, Table 7, p. 216.

Texas                          ( 707)               US Census. Statistics of Deaths. 1902, Table 7, p. 217.

Utah                            (   62)               US Census. Statistics of Deaths. 1902, Table 7, p. 217.

Vermont                      (   14)               US Census. Statistics of Deaths. 1902, Table 7, p. 217.

Virginia                       (   53)               US Census. Statistics of Deaths. 1902, Table 7, p. 222.

Washington                 (   53)               US Census. Statistics of Deaths. 1902, Table 7, p. 222.

West Virginia              (   60)               US Census. Statistics of Deaths. 1902, Table 7, p. 223.

Wisconsin                    ( 200)               US Census. Statistics of Deaths. 1902, Table 7, p. 223.

Wyoming                    (   10)               US Census. Statistics of Deaths. 1902, Table 7, p. 226.

 

Narrative Information

 

CDC: “Scarlet fever – or scarlatina – is a bacterial infection caused by group A Streptococcus or “group A strep.” These bacteria cause many types of infections, including strep throat and skin infections. Certain strep bacteria produce a toxin (poison) that can cause a red rash—the “scarlet” of scarlet fever. Scarlet fever is usually a mild illness that most commonly affects children between 5 and 15 years old.

 

“People can spread scarlet fever germs to others. Group A strep bacteria can live in a person’s nose and throat. The bacteria spread through contact with droplets from an infected person’s cough or sneeze. If you touch your mouth, nose, or eyes after touching something with these droplets on it, you may become ill. You can also get sick after drinking from the same glass or eating from the same plate as a sick person. People can get scarlet fever from contact with sores from group A strep skin infections.

 

“…What to expect: Illness usually begins with a fever and sore throat. There also may be chills, vomiting, or abdominal pain. The tongue may have a whitish coating and appear swollen. It may also have a “strawberry”-like (red and bumpy) appearance. The throat and tonsils may be very red and sore, and swallowing may be painful. Although the cheeks might have a flushed appearance, there may be a pale area around the mouth.

 

“Usually the characteristic red rash appears one or two days after the illness begins. However, the rash can appear before illness or up to 7 days later. The rash usually appears first on the neck, underarm, and groin (the area where your stomach meets your thighs). Over time, the rash spreads over the body. Typically, the rash begins as small, flat red blotches that gradually become fine bumps and feel like sandpaper.

 

“Underarm, elbow, and groin skin creases may become brighter red than the rest of the rash. Doctors call these Pastia’s lines. The scarlet fever rash generally fades in about 7 days. As the rash fades, the skin may peel around the finger tips, toes, and groin area. This peeling can last up to several weeks….

 

“There is no vaccine to prevent scarlet fever….”

 

Sources

 

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. “Scarlet Fever: A Group A Streptococcal Infection.” 1-22-2018. Accessed 6-20-2018 at: https://www.cdc.gov/features/scarletfever/index.html

 

United States Census Office. Vital Statistics Vol. IV, Part II, Statistics of Deaths. Twelfth Census of the United States, Taken in the Year 1900. Washington, DC: 1902. Accessed 6-9-2018 at: https://www.cdc.gov/nchs/data/vsushistorical/vsush_1900_4.pdf

[1] Table 7 — Deaths from each Reported Cause by State. Cause of Death number 181.