| Author |
Stitt, E. R. (Edward Rhodes), 1867-1948 |
| Title |
The diagnostics and treatment of tropical diseases
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| Original Publication |
United Kingdom: H. K. Lewis and Co., Ltd., 1922.
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 53.2 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
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| Credits |
Chris Curnow, John Campbell, University of the Witwatersrand Health Science Library, The Bodleian, The London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net
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| Summary |
"The Diagnostics and Treatment of Tropical Diseases" by E. R. Stitt is a scientific publication written in the early 20th century. This comprehensive work serves as a manual for the study and practice of tropical medicine, focusing on the diagnosis and treatment of various tropical diseases. It is particularly concerned with presenting clinical and laboratory findings related to these diseases for medical practitioners and students. The opening of the book includes a transcriber's note and a thorough preface detailing the author's intent and the overall structure. Stitt emphasizes the importance of understanding both clinical and laboratory aspects of tropical diseases, pointing out recent advancements in medical knowledge regarding these ailments. He highlights significant revisions made in this fourth edition, including updates on diseases caused by protozoa, bacteria, and food deficiencies like beriberi and pellagra. The opening also outlines the extensive content that will be covered, indicating that the subsequent chapters will delve into specific diseases, their etiology, epidemiology, diagnostic methods, and treatment protocols, all tailored to equip healthcare providers with actionable insights into managing these often-overlooked illnesses. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
RC: Medicine: Internal medicine
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| Subject |
Tropical medicine
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
70667 |
| Release Date |
Apr 29, 2023 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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