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Epidemic Meningitis: Or Cerebro-Spinal Meningitis (1867)

Epidemic Meningitis: Or Cerebro-Spinal Meningitis (1867)

Stille, Alfred

Hardcover

Medical Reference19th Century United States History

ISBN10: 1436912415
ISBN13: 9781436912419
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Aug 18 2008
Pages: 180
Weight: 0.96
Height: 0.56 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Epidemic Meningitis: Or Cerebro-Spinal Meningitis is a book written by Alfred Stille in 1867. The book is a comprehensive study of the disease, which was prevalent during that time. The author provides a detailed account of the symptoms, causes, and treatment of cerebro-spinal meningitis, also known as epidemic meningitis. Stille's work is based on his extensive research and personal experience as a physician during the outbreak of the disease. He provides a historical overview of the disease, including its origins and how it spread across different parts of the world. The book also includes case studies and observations of patients who suffered from meningitis, along with their symptoms and treatment.The author also discusses the various theories that existed at the time regarding the cause of meningitis, including miasma, contagion, and atmospheric conditions. He also explores the different treatments used to manage the disease, including bloodletting, purgatives, and the use of opium.Epidemic Meningitis: Or Cerebro-Spinal Meningitis is an important historical document that provides valuable insights into the medical understanding of the disease during the 19th century. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of medicine and the evolution of our understanding of infectious diseases.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.

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