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How did Dr.
Rush impact Philadelphians during the yellow fever
epidemic?

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Answer: Benjamin Rush did find his own treatment for Yellow Fever by October. By blood leeching and purging patients Dr. Rush decreased mortality. In some cases, he would remove a very high proportion of blood from the body.

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