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Re: What is "brain congestion" as cause of death?

Definition:

brain congestion

Increased volume of the intravascular compartment of the brain; often associated with brain swelling.

Synonym: encephalaemia.

and another:

Congestion (Cong. of Lungs/ Congestion of Brain/ Congestion of Liver/ Conjestion) - Overfullness of the capillary and other blood vessels, etc., in any locality or organ (often producing other morbid symptoms); local hyperaemia, as, arterial congestion, venous congestion, congestion of the lung

Jim Martin

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What is "brain congestion" as cause of death?
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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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