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What is "brain congestion" as cause of death?

Pvt Wm B Daniel died in the prison camp at Camp Morton IN of brain congestion.

Does anybody know the modern term for "brain congestion" ?

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"brain congestion" - Camp Morton burials, etc....
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Pvt. Daniel's name on plaque probably....
16th Georgia Cavalry Battalion..??
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Another medical question: Int. Febris?
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Malaria fits the time, place and description.
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Another medical question: Int. Febris?
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