Tuberculosis: A General Account of the Disease, Its Forms (Classic Reprint)

Language: English

Published by Forgotten Books, 2024

1334477949 / 9781334477942

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Print on Demand. This book offers a comprehensive exploration of tuberculosis, tracing its origins to ancient Egypt and following its historical progression through insightful observations and scientific breakthroughs. It delves into the work of Hippocrates and his theory of phlegm's role in consumption, underscoring the significance of the author's clinical observations despite speculative explanations common in ancient medicine. The author highlights the impact of Galen, Paracelsus, and the Arabian school of medicine, emphasizing their contributions to the field while acknowledging the limitations of their dogma-influenced theories. The text chronicles the pivotal role of the 17th and 18th centuries in advancing the understanding of tuberculosis, with an emphasis on the work of Sylvius, Morton, and others who recognized the specific nature of tubercles. The author illuminates the 19th century as a turning point, showcasing Bayle's foundational work on tubercular pathology and Laennec's groundbreaking development of physical methods for diagnosing tuberculosis of the lungs. However, the author also sheds light on the confusion caused by Virchow's dualistic views, which hindered progress until Koch's discovery of the tubercle bacillus in 1882. The author expertly summarizes the profound impact of Koch's discovery, explaining how it enabled the identification and classification of tubercular lesions, leading to more accurate diagnosis and treatment. The text concludes by emphasizing the immense interest in tuberculosis that Koch's discovery generated, highlighting the subsequent experimental work and public health initiatives that have shaped our understanding and prevention of this 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.…

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Title
Tuberculosis: A General Account of the Disease, Its Forms (Classic Reprint)
Author
Arthur John Jex-Blake
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Forgotten Books
Publication year
2024
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English
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9781334477942
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Forgotten Books’ Classic Reprint Series utilizes the latest technology to regenerate facsimiles of historically important writings. Careful attention has been made to accurately preserve the original format of each page whilst digitally enhancing the quality of the aged text.

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Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books.

This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

This text has been digitally restored from a historical edition. Some errors may persist, however we consider it worth publishing due to the work's historical value.

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