A Treatise On The Acute, Infectious Exanthemata; Including Variola, Rubeola, Scarlatina, Rubella, Varicella And Vaccinia

Corlett, William Thomas

ISBN 10: 1432640305 / ISBN 13: 9781432640309

Published by Kessinger Publishing, 2007

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• Title: A Treatise On The Acute, Infectious Exanthemata; Including Variola, Rubeola, Scarlatina, Rubella, Varicella And Vaccinia
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Publication Date: 2007
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1432640305
• ISBN 13: 9781432640309
• Binding: Soft cover
• Condition: New

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""A Treatise On The Acute, Infectious Exanthemata; Including Variola, Rubeola, Scarlatina, Rubella, Varicella And Vaccinia"" by William Thomas Corlett is a comprehensive guide to the acute infectious diseases that manifest as skin rashes, including smallpox, measles, scarlet fever, German measles, chickenpox, and cowpox. The book covers the history, epidemiology, clinical features, diagnosis, and treatment of each disease, with detailed descriptions of the characteristic rashes and their progression. The author also discusses the various methods of vaccination and their effectiveness in preventing these diseases. Written in the late 19th century, this book provides valuable insight into the medical knowledge and practices of the time and is a fascinating historical document for modern readers interested in the history of medicine.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some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.