Pox, Pus + Plague

Pox, Pus + Plague A History of Disease and Infection - A Painful History of Medicine

Hardback (03 Mar 2005)

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Publisher's Synopsis

Read this history of disease and infection and find out what part pox, pus, and plague played in the spread and treatment of illness. Learn why British sailors were called limeys, and which disease turns the skin bright yellow. Discover why disease spread quickly. Read these real-life stories and fascinating news reports to learn how hospitals and medical treatment has changed throughout the years. Eye-catching photographs help you visualize medical treatment and conditions in this painful history of medicine book.

Book information

ISBN: 9781844437511
Publisher: Capstone Global Library
Imprint: Raintree
Pub date:
DEWEY: 616.009
DEWEY edition: 22
Language: English
Number of pages: 56
Weight: 315g
Height: 235mm
Width: 162mm
Spine width: 12mm