The Bubonic Plague by active 19th century A. Mitra
"The Bubonic Plague" by active 19th century A. Mitra is a scientific publication written in the late 19th century. This book serves as an extensive medical treatise that covers various aspects of the bubonic plague, including its history, symptoms, causes, treatments, and preventive measures. It aims to provide a comprehensive understanding of the disease, particularly during a time when it posed significant health threats across Asia and parts of Europe. In thisdetailed account, A. Mitra delves into the specific characteristics and historical prevalence of the bubonic plague, citing past epidemics and providing meticulous descriptions of transmission and effects on affected populations. The text covers the disease's various symptoms, diagnosis, prognosis, and treatment methods, alongside an exploration of the germ theory and the identification of the bacillus responsible for the plague. Moreover, it discusses sanitation and hygiene practices that are essential in controlling outbreaks. The author's approach balances scientific information with historical context, making it a valuable resource for medical professionals and historians alike, aiming to shed light on a disease that has historically wreaked havoc on human health. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Mitra, A., active 19th century |
|---|---|
| Title | The Bubonic Plague |
| Note | Reading ease score: 60.9 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Credits | Produced by deaurider, Stephen Hutcheson, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | RC: Medicine: Internal medicine |
| Subject | Plague |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 62931 |
| Release Date | Aug 15, 2020 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 160 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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