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The official cause of Houdini's death was diffuse peritonitis, which is when a burst appendix spills bacteria into the abdominal cavity.
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Emily Blackwood, People.com, 31 Oct. 2024
The bacteria found in the product have been linked to conjunctivitis and peritonitis, according to CBS News.
—Julia Gomez, USA TODAY, 20 Nov. 2024
The latter has been linked to infections such as peritonitis and conjunctivitis.
—Aimee Picchi, CBS News, 19 Nov. 2024
Charges were never brought against Whitehead, but doctors at the time did believe Houdini's peritonitis was the result of those punches.
—Emily Blackwood, People.com, 31 Oct. 2024
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Emily Blackwood, People.com, 31 Oct. 2024
The bacteria found in the product have been linked to conjunctivitis and peritonitis, according to CBS News.
—Julia Gomez, USA TODAY, 20 Nov. 2024
The latter has been linked to infections such as peritonitis and conjunctivitis.
—Aimee Picchi, CBS News, 19 Nov. 2024
Charges were never brought against Whitehead, but doctors at the time did believe Houdini's peritonitis was the result of those punches.
—Emily Blackwood, People.com, 31 Oct. 2024
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“Peritonitis.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/peritonitis. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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peritonitis
noun
peri·to·ni·tis
ˌper-ət-ᵊn-ˈīt-əs 
: inflammation of the peritoneum
Medical Definition
peritonitis
noun
peri·to·ni·tis
ˌper-ət-ᵊn-ˈīt-əs
: inflammation of the peritoneum
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