"Elephantiasis Orientalis, And Specially Elephantiasis Genitalis In Bengal" by Allan Webb is a historical medical treatise focusing on the prevalence and characteristics of elephantiasis, particularly genital elephantiasis, in Bengal. The book offers detailed observations and insights into the disease as it manifested in the region during the time of its writing. This work provides valuable historical context for understanding the study and treatment of tropical diseases. It includes a plate illustration, enhancing the reader's comprehension of the described conditions. This historical account is a crucial resource for medical historians and those interested in the evolution of tropical medicine and public health in colonial India.
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