Trench

Soldiers spent long days marching and drilling, cleaning their kits, attending lectures and labouring on repairs and improvements to trench networks, camps and roads. In their spare time, soldiers wrote letters and diaries, drew sketches, read books and magazines, pursued hobbies, played cards or gambled. What did soldiers do when bored in ww1? Daily life […]

The image of a soldier in a muddy trench is what many people visualise when they think of the First World War. However, most soldiers would only spend an average of four days at a time in a front line trench. How long did men rest in the trenches? four to six daysSoldiers rotated into […]

Holidays were celebrated in camp with feasts, foot races, horse racing, music, boxing matches, and other contests. But while on active campaign, the soldiers were limited to writing, cleaning uniforms and equipment, and sleeping. What did soldiers do for fun in the Civil War? Confederate soldiers obtained more from Union prisoners, fallen soldiers, or by […]

Inside a trench, all that is visible is just a few feet on either side, ending at the trench walls in front and back, with a patch of leaden sky visible above. Trenches in WWI were constructed with sandbags, wooden planks, woven sticks, tangled barbed wire or even just stinking mud. What were inside the […]

Soldiers and labourers were required to dig trenches and machine gun placements, which would protect men from enemy shelling and allow them to fire back at the enemy without exposing themselves to danger. What was a soldier’s life like in ww1? On the Western Front, the war was fought by soldiers in trenches. Trenches were […]

By the First World War (1914-18), Army food was basic, but filling. Each soldier could expect around 4,000 calories a day, with tinned rations and hard biscuits staples once again. But their diet also included vegetables, bread and jam, and boiled plum puddings. This was all washed down by copious amounts of tea. What did […]

Killed, wounded, and missing The casualties suffered by the participants in World War I dwarfed those of previous wars: some 8,500,000 soldiers died as a result of wounds and/or disease. The greatest number of casualties and wounds were inflicted by artillery, followed by small arms, and then by poison gas. What was life like for […]

“The soldiers in the trenches didn’t starve but they hated the monotony of their food,” says Dr Rachel Duffett, a historian at the University of Essex. “They were promised fresh meat and bread but the reality was often very different.” What did soldiers in the trenches eat? The ‘trench ration’ was designed to feed a […]

Viral fever duration for most viral infections is 3-5 days; however, in a few of the viral infections, fever can last up to 14 days. Viral fever is generally not considered a disease or illness but is a result/indication of an underlying viral infection. Is it normal to have a fever for 5 days? Most […]

Recurrent fevers keep happening and coming back over time. A classic fever is also usually linked to an infection or virus. With a recurrent fever, you may have a higher body temperature without any virus or bacterial infection. What to do if fever is coming again and again? Call your doctor immediately if you have […]

Trench fever is a clinical syndrome caused by infection with Bartonella quintana; the condition was first described during World War I. Contemporary B quintana disease, commonly referred to as urban trench fever, is typically found in homeless, alcoholic, and poor populations. How was trench fever caused? Trench fever is a bacterial infection caused by the […]

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Hydrogen peroxide They can be an effective disinfectant, including in the mouth. To help relieve a bacterial infection in your gums or mouth, make a mixture of equal parts 3 percent hydrogen peroxide and water. How do you get rid of an infection in your mouth without antibiotics? Salt water is extremely effective in helping […]

For bacterial mouth infections, including periodontitis, look out for symptoms including: Bad breath. Bitter taste. Persistent pain. Sensitive or loose teeth. Swollen and inflamed gums, neck glands or jaw. Receding gums or new spaces between your teeth. Headache. Fever. How do I get rid of a bacterial infection in my mouth? How To Get Rid […]

Though good oral hygiene that includes brushing and flossing helps in preventing cavities, you may still get cavities. The reasons can be many, like the spaces between teeth that easily trap food, consuming too much cavity-causing foods and beverages, avoiding regular professional-level cleanings and checkups, etc. Why do I keep getting cavities if I brush […]

As far as statistics for the average number of cavities, the number varies across different age groups. In general, adults develop an average of three cavities during their lifetimes. This means that the average adult has three or four fillings in their mouth. Is it normal to have a lot of cavities? Cavities and tooth […]

Trench Mouth Disease Treatment (ANUG) ANUG is very treatable and completely reversible if caught early. Most importantly, contact your dentist or a periodontist (a dentist specializing in the diagnosis and treatment of gum diseases), to confirm that this is indeed what you have. Does trench mouth go away? Trench mouth is a serious gum disease […]

The health care provider will look into your mouth for signs of trench mouth, including: Crater-like ulcers filled with plaque and food debris. Destruction of gum tissue around the teeth. Inflamed gums. Does trench mouth go away? Trench mouth is a serious gum disease that often affects people whose immune systems are under stress or […]

Patients typically present with symptoms of recurrent fevers, chills, and malaise. This is caused by a spirochete known as Borrelia recurrentis, and diagnosis may be made via Giemsa-stained blood films, serologic analysis, or PCR. How do you test for trench fever? Diagnosis of Trench Fever Blood cultures. Serologic tests and polymerase chain reaction (PCR) testing. […]

Introduction. Bartonella quintana infection (historically called ‘trench fever’) is a vector-borne disease primarily transmitted by the human body louse Pediculus humanus humanus. Is trench fever a bacteria? Trench fever is an infection caused by Bartonella quintana, which is an aerobic gram-negative rod bacteria. It can vary in presentation, from non-specific symptoms such as fever, rash, […]