Historical Bibliography Updated: January 30, 2020
A treatise on a malignant epidemic, commonly called spotted fever.
Publication Details
New York: T. & J. Swords, 1811 CE.
First book on cerebrospinal meningitis; in it North recommended the use of the clinical thermometer, not in general use until the time of Wunderlich. For more information on this book, see the article by F. L. Pleadwell in Ann. med. Hist., 1924, 6, 245-57.
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Thematic Classifications
| Catalog Metadata | Reference Information |
|---|---|
| Entry Number | #4676 |
| Permanent Link | https://staging.historyofmedicine.com/entry/944 |
| Author Bio Link | PubMedCentral ↗ |
| External URL | a-treatise-on-a-malignant-epidemic-commonly-called-spotted-fever |
Geographic Context
Publication place: New York