Syphilis and Local Contagious Disorders (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

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9780484060851: Syphilis and Local Contagious Disorders (Classic Reprint)

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ISBN 10: 0484060856 ISBN 13: 9780484060851

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

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Explore a cornerstone of medical history: a comprehensive study of syphilis and local contagious disorders, with practical insights for understanding contagion, inheritance, and treatment from a late‑19th‑century perspective.

This edition presents a thorough rewrite that expands on modern views of venereal diseases. It organizes knowledge from the initial lesion through systemic involvement, with updated chapters on diagnosis, prognosis, and prophylaxis. The book blends clinical detail with historical context, offering a clear view of how clinicians approached these disorders in its era.

Clear explanation of how syphilis can be transmitted, including direct, mediate, and hereditary routes
In‑depth discussion of the initial lesion, skin eruptions, and systemic involvement
Studies of organs affected by syphilis, from the liver and spleen to the nervous system and placenta
Historical and practical notes on diagnosis, treatment approaches, and the evolving understanding of contagion

Ideal for readers of medical history, early venereal disease research, and those curious about how clinicians framed contagion and treatment in the late 1800s.

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