9781333488901 - Syphilis (Classic Reprint) di Cornil, V. (3 risultati)

PAP. Condizione: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condizione: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condizione: New. Print on Demand. This book, an extract from a 19th-century medical text, presents a comprehensive study of syphilis, a venereal disease that has profoundly affected human health throughout history. The author, an esteemed physician of the time, meticulously examines the disease's nature, symptoms, and treatment options. The text begins by defining syphilis as an infectious, contagious, and inoculable disease, and goes on to discuss its unique characteristics. The author explores the differences between syphilitic and non-syphilitic lesions, such as chancres, mucous patches, and gummata, and provides detailed descriptions of their histological evolution. Drawing from the latest medical knowledge of the time, the author analyzes the disease's various stages, ranging from the initial chancre to the late-stage tertiary symptoms. The author also delves into the broader context of syphilis, examining its historical prevalence and societal impact. They discuss the ongoing debate between unicists, who believed syphilis originated from a single source, and dualists, who proposed separate origins for different forms of the disease. The book offers valuable insights into the complex nature of this multifaceted disease and the challenges faced by medical practitioners in its treatment. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.