9781528441384 - The American Journal of Syphilis, Vol. 1: January, April, July, October, 1917 (Classic Reprint) de Thompson, Loyd (3 resultados)

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PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condición: New. Print on Demand. This book examines the history of using mercury compounds to treat diseases like syphilis, and explores the successes and shortcomings of this approach. Highlighting the author's extensive studies on the toxicity and therapeutic effects of various mercury compounds, it presents the results of innovative experiments, including the combined in vitro-vivo test developed to assess the trypanocidal activity of chemical compounds. Through the analysis of bactericidal, antiseptic, germicidal, and parasiticide properties of mercury compounds, this book contributes valuable insights into the mechanisms of action and limitations of these substances, offering a comprehensive understanding of the historical and scientific context of mercury-based treatments. Its findings have implications for the ongoing pursuit of effective therapeutic agents for infectious diseases. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.