title: Mozart's illnesses and death.
abstract: Throughout his life Mozart suffered frequent attacks of tonsillitis. In 1784 he developed post-streptococcal Schönlein-Henoch syndrome which caused chronic glomerular nephritis and chronic renal failure. His fatal illness was due to Schönlein-Henoch purpura, with death from cerebral haemorrhage and bronchopneumonia. Venesection(s) may have contributed to his death.
mesh_terms: D001317:Austria; D003866:Depressive Disorder / Q000266:history; D005197:Famous Persons; D049671:History, 18th Century; D006801:Humans; D011695:IgA Vasculitis / Q000266:history; D007674:Kidney Diseases / Q000266:history; D008297:Male; D009146:Music / Q000266:history*; D012141:Respiratory Tract Infections / Q000266:history