Visceral And Hereditary Syphilis: With Special Reference To Measures Of Public Hygiene (1868)

By Francis Oppert

Book Overview

""Visceral and Hereditary Syphilis: With Special Reference to Measures of Public Hygiene"" is a medical book written by Franz Oppert in 1868. The book provides a detailed analysis of the symptoms, causes, and treatment of syphilis, a sexually transmitted disease that was prevalent during the 19th century. Oppert focuses on the two types of syphilis - visceral and hereditary - and examines their impact on the human body, particularly on the nervous system. The author also emphasizes the importance of public hygiene measures in preventing the spread of the disease, such as education, quarantine, and the use of prophylactics. The book is written in a scientific and technical language and is intended for medical professionals and researchers. Overall, ""Visceral and Hereditary Syphilis"" is an important historical document that sheds light on the medical knowledge and practices of the 19th century.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 110452306X
• ISBN13: 9781104523060
• Release Date: May 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 120 Pages
• Weight: 0.38 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"