| Author |
Hansen, G. Armauer (Gerhard Armauer), 1841-1912 |
| Author |
Looft, Carl, 1863-1943 |
| Translator |
Walker, Norman, 1862-1942 |
| Uniform Title |
Die Lepra, vom klinischen und pathologisch-anatomischen Standpunkte. English
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| Title |
Leprosy : in its clinical & pathological aspects
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| Alternate Title |
Leprosy : in its clinical and pathological aspects
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| Original Publication |
United Kingdom: John Wright & Co., 1895.
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 58.8 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
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| Credits |
deaurider, PrimeNumber and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
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| Summary |
"Leprosy: in its clinical & pathological aspects" by Dr. G. Armauer Hansen and Dr. Carl Looft is a scientific publication written in the late 19th century. The book presents a comprehensive exploration of leprosy, detailing its clinical manifestations, pathology, and treatment through structured chapters that delve into specific aspects of the disease. It is aimed at medical professionals and researchers interested in the understanding and study of leprosy, providing detailed analysis backed by extensive observations and illustrations. The opening of the book introduces the authors' motivations, stating the necessity of presenting their findings on leprosy in light of numerous publications that fail to provide adequate understanding. They establish that leprosy, defined as a chronic disease caused by the Lepra bacillus, presents primarily in two distinct forms: nodular leprosy, characterized by a skin eruption, and anæsthetic leprosy, marked by nerve damage. This introduction sets the stage for a detailed discussion on the disease's classification, clinical presentations, and the significance of proper nomenclature to aid in comprehension and treatment, indicating that the text will cover various related topics systematically. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
RC: Medicine: Internal medicine
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| Subject |
Leprosy
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
71312 |
| Release Date |
Aug 1, 2023 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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