Publisher's Synopsis
Human Cestoids, An Essay: To Which Was Awarded The Second Prize Of The Boylston Medical Society For 1867 (1867) is a medical essay written by Frederic Russell Sturgis. The essay was awarded the second prize by the Boylston Medical Society in 1867. The book discusses the cestoids, which are a type of parasitic flatworm that can infect humans. The author provides detailed descriptions of the various types of cestoids that can infect humans, their life cycles, and the symptoms they can cause. Sturgis also discusses the methods of diagnosis and treatment for cestoid infections. The book is written in a clear and concise manner, making it accessible to both medical professionals and laypeople. Overall, Human Cestoids is an informative and comprehensive guide to understanding and treating cestoid infections in humans.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.
