Excerpt from Studies Upon Leprosy: V. A Report Upon the Treatment of Six Cases of Leprosy With Nastine (Deycke); Vi. Leprosy in the United States of America in 1909
General condition at beginning of treatment - Irregular nodular enlargement of both ears, most marked on the left side. Some infiltration of both cheeks and of forehead; accessible nerve trunks not enlarged or nodular. Trunks and limbs not notable. General infection with scabies. Diagnosis of leprosy confirmed by bacterial examination of tissue excised from left ear.
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book details a leprosy investigation conducted in Hawaii in 1907 and 1908 by U.S. Public Health and Marine-Hospital Service in conjunction with the Board of Health of the Territory of Hawaii. It presents a preliminary trial of the therapeutic value of nastine (deyoke) in the treatment of leprosy. The results of nastine medication in six cases of leprosy are presented in detail, with a general summary of the authorsā findings. The book is significant for shedding light on early medical investigations into leprosy and the challenges faced in treating the disease in the early 20th century. It provides valuable historical context for understanding the evolution of leprosy treatment and offers insights into the complexities of this devastating disease. 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. Seller Inventory # 9780243315826_0
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