The History of Syphilis

by Claude Quétel

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From its appearance in Europe at the end of the fifteenth century until its cure with the discovery of penicillin, syphilis has inspired wildly varying--and culturally revealing--theories about its origin, nature, and treatment. In The History of Syphilis, Claude Quetel chronicles five centuries of medical detective work and official management of a virulent disease that quickly became a cultural phenomenon. Quetel's study is a reminder that modern...

Format:Paperback

Language:English

ISBN:0801843928

ISBN13:9780801843921

Release Date:February 1992

Publisher:Johns Hopkins University Press

Length:342 Pages

Weight:1.15 lbs.

Dimensions:0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"

Related Subjects

Clinical Communicable Diseases Diseases Education & Reference Historical Study & Educational Resources History Humanities Infectious Disease Internal Medicine Medical Medical Books Medicine Reference Special Topics

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