Excerpt from An Inaugural Dissertation on the Yellow Fever: Submitted to the Public Examination of the Faculty of Physic Under the Authority of the Trustees of Columbia College, in the State of New-York, the Right Rev. Benjamin Moore D.D. President, for the Degree of Doctor of Physic, on the 8th Day of Nov., 1803
If it were contagious, how should we account for the different appearances which it assumes in different states of the weather, and upon different constitutions? And it certainly is a fact well aui thenticated, that the mildest intermittents'of our country do degenerate into this form of.disease, in such situations as are favourable to the prepagae tion of it. In what way can we reconcile these things with the specific nature'of the disease in question?
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Paperback. Zustand: New. Print on Demand. This book delves into the nature and treatment of Yellow Fever, a disease that was poorly understood in the early 19th century. The author, a medical student, challenges prevailing theories about contagion and foreign origins, arguing instead for local causes rooted in environmental factors. Drawing on first-hand observations and historical accounts, the book examines the symptoms, causes, and treatment of Yellow Fever, advocating for a multifaceted approach that includes bloodletting, cathartics, and supportive care to prevent debility. This comprehensive and well-researched work offers a valuable perspective on the history of medicine, challenging established beliefs and shedding light on the complexities of a disease that continues to impact public health. 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. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 9781334691362_0
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