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Paludism

Paludism

Laveran, A.
Martin, J. W.

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ISBN10: 1432523775
ISBN13: 9781432523770
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Apr 10 2007
Pages: 236
Weight: 0.77
Height: 0.54 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Paludism is a scientific book written by Alphonse Laveran, a French physician and parasitologist. The book focuses on the study of malaria, a disease caused by the Plasmodium parasite that is transmitted to humans through the bite of infected female Anopheles mosquitoes. Laveran's work in the field of parasitology was groundbreaking, and he was awarded the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine in 1907 for his discovery of the Plasmodium parasite. In this book, he describes the symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment of malaria, as well as the life cycle of the parasite and its transmission.The book is divided into several chapters, each covering a different aspect of the disease. Laveran begins by discussing the history of malaria and its impact on human populations throughout the world. He then delves into the biology of the Plasmodium parasite, detailing its life cycle and the ways in which it infects and damages human cells.The book also includes detailed descriptions of the symptoms of malaria, including fever, chills, and fatigue, as well as the various methods of diagnosis and treatment. Laveran provides a thorough overview of the drugs and therapies used to combat the disease, including quinine, which was the primary treatment for malaria at the time the book was written.Overall, Paludism is an important work in the field of parasitology and a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history, biology, and treatment of malaria. Laveran's contributions to the study of parasitic diseases have had a lasting impact on the field of medicine, and this book is a testament to his groundbreaking research.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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