Lectures on Tropical Diseases: Being the Lane Lectures for 1905 is a book written by Patrick Manson, a Scottish physician who is considered one of the founders of tropical medicine. The book is a collection of lectures that Manson gave at the University of California in San Francisco in 1905, in which he discusses various tropical diseases and their causes, symptoms, and treatments.The book is divided into nine chapters, each focusing on a different disease or group of diseases. Manson covers a wide range of topics, ...
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Lectures on Tropical Diseases: Being the Lane Lectures for 1905 is a book written by Patrick Manson, a Scottish physician who is considered one of the founders of tropical medicine. The book is a collection of lectures that Manson gave at the University of California in San Francisco in 1905, in which he discusses various tropical diseases and their causes, symptoms, and treatments.The book is divided into nine chapters, each focusing on a different disease or group of diseases. Manson covers a wide range of topics, including malaria, yellow fever, leprosy, bubonic plague, and sleeping sickness. He also discusses the role of insects and other vectors in the transmission of these diseases, as well as the importance of sanitation and hygiene in preventing their spread.Throughout the book, Manson draws on his extensive experience working in tropical regions around the world, including Africa, Asia, and South America. He provides detailed descriptions of the clinical manifestations of each disease, as well as the latest research on their epidemiology and treatment.Lectures on Tropical Diseases is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of medicine, tropical medicine, or global health. It provides a fascinating glimpse into the early days of the field, and the challenges faced by physicians working in some of the world's most difficult environments.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.
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