its arrival in Sunderland1. From there, it broke out in epidemic proportions through

1832. Three more epidemics would follow the 1832 outbreak, 1848, 1854, and 1866.

Cholera is defined as an acute infectious disease, originated in India, characterized by

profuse vomiting, cramps, etc.2 These epidemics killed numerous Brits and effected

many more. Several reasons can be seen for the continued importation and spread during

these different epidemics. Amongst the most prominent is dispute within the medical

community. Until Robert Koch was credited with isolating Vibrio cholerae in 18833, the

community was constantly torn over the cause of disease in general and specifically

cholera. Many theories came about, each seemingly disputing the previous. With these

new scientific theories came arguments as to the best methods to prevent, control and

deal with the cholera. Until Koch's discovery ended the dispute, there was never a

general consensus as to the best method of care for cholera victims. This paper will look

at the causes and symptoms of cholera, statistics of the four outbreaks, the different

in the Northeast fled their homes upon first arrival in 183155. This flight pattern explains

Each region throughout Great Britain was effected differently. For example, in the 1866

59. Mitchell, Victorian Britain, p. 150.

their ideology from contagion to anticontagion. This is when the numerous theories of

cholera times, especially in 1832. Several monographs give a description of this

town of Bilston, there were 693 deaths in 1831-1832, while in the large city of

97. Pelling, Cholera, fever, p. 144.

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