The Nature And Treatment Of Syphilis: And The Other So-Called Contagious Diseases (1880) (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781437288179)

The Nature and Treatment of Syphilis: And the Other So-Called Contagious Diseases (1880) is a book written by Charles Robert Drysdale. This book provides a comprehensive understanding of the nature and treatment of syphilis and other contagious diseases. The author explores the history of these diseases, their causes, symptoms, and treatment options available during the 19th century.The book is divided into several chapters, each of which covers a specific aspect of the diseases. The first chapter provides an overview of the history of syphilis, while the second chapter discusses the symptoms and diagnosis of the disease. The third chapter explores the causes of syphilis, including the theories of contagion and heredity.The fourth chapter covers the treatment options available at the time, including mercury and iodine. The fifth chapter discusses the complications that can arise from syphilis, such as neurosyphilis and cardiovascular syphilis. The sixth chapter explores other contagious diseases, such as gonorrhea and chancroid.Overall, The Nature and Treatment of Syphilis: And the Other So-Called Contagious Diseases (1880) is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history and treatment of syphilis and other contagious diseases. It provides a detailed account of the medical knowledge available during the 19th century and offers insight into the challenges faced by medical professionals at the time.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: Charles Robert Drysdale
ISBN-10: 1437288170
ISBN-13: 9781437288179
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 11/26/2008
Pages: 180
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.55lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.38d