Historical Bibliography Updated: August 7, 2021
De tumoribus praeter naturam.
Publication Details
Naples: Octavio Idusmadi, 1553 CE.
This treatise on tumors includes (p. 194) the first known description of an epidemic disease resembling scarlet fever. This was a malady prevalent in Italy, and was commonly called rossania or rossalia. Ingrassia was first to differentiate varicella (chicken pox) from scarlet fever (pp. 194-95). Digital facsimile from Google Books at this link.
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Thematic Classifications
| Catalog Metadata | Reference Information |
|---|---|
| Entry Number | #5073 |
| Permanent Link | https://staging.historyofmedicine.com/entry/5915 |
| Author Bio Link | Wikipedia ↗ |
| External URL | de-tumoribus-praeter-naturam |
Geographic Context
Publication place: Naples