Chopin's disease and the cause of his death have since been a matter of discussion. His death certificate gave the cause as tuberculosis, and his physician, Jean Cruveilhier, was then the leading French authority on this disease. Other possibilities have been advanced including cystic fibrosis, cirrhosis and alpha 1-antitrypsin deficiency. However, the attribution of tuberculosis as principal cause of death has not been disproved. Permission for DNA testing, which could put the matter to rest, has been denied by the Polish government. COUNT 7
QSN1 What is listed as Chopin's official cause of death? ANS1 tuberculosis QSN2 What was the name of Chopin's doctor? ANS2 Jean Cruveilhier QSN3 What has the Polish government not allowed to find true cause of death? ANS3 DNA testing QSN4 What was the cause of death on Chopin's death certificate? ANS4 tuberculosis QSN5 Who was Chopin's physician? ANS5 Jean Cruveilhier QSN6 Other possiblities for Chopin's death include cirrhosis, alpha 1-antitrypsin deficiency, and what? ANS6 cystic fibrosis QSN7 Who has denied testing Chopin's DNA to determine the actual cause of death? ANS7 the Polish government.