Diphtheria, as it Prevailed in the United States From 1860 to 1866: Preceded (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781022064683)

This book is a historical account of the diphtheria epidemic that swept the United States from 1860 to 1866. Written by Dr. Charles Neidhard, one of the leading authorities on the disease at the time, the book provides a detailed analysis of the causes and effects of the epidemic, as well as the medical treatments that were used to combat it. This fascinating and informative book sheds new light on a little-known chapter in American medical history.

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