Drama and Discovery: The Story of Histoplasmosis
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“Highly recommended for physicians, pathologists, medical historians, and graduate students.”–
“Although this is the story of histoplasmosis, it is apparent that it could be the story of a number of diseases in the manner that the reader is introduced to the unfolding of its mystery. The reader learns not only about the disease, but also about the teams of investigators and researchers working toward a common goal. Aside from being informative, this book also stimulates though on the evidence based medicine process. This book is highly recommended for academic libraries, especially those with departments in epidemiology and history of medicine programs.”–
Book Description
Histoplasmosis is a fungal disease that is widely endemic in much of the world. In the central United States, including the broad reaches of the Ohio and Mississippi River valleys, the majority of adults are infected with the causative fungus. Most infected individuals handle this infection well, but a few do become sick. Over the years there have been a number of outbreaks or epidemics with many persons becoming severely ill and some dying as a result. This is the story of the discovery of histoplasmosis in 1905 and the subsequent development of knowledge concerning its etiology, pathogenesis, epidemiology, diagnostic challenges, clinical manifestations, and treatment. Uniquely qualified to tell this tale, Daniel and Baum base their study on original source material not previously available.
Drama and Discovery: The Story of Histoplasmosis
Drama and Discovery: The Story of Histoplasmosis,Thomas M. Daniel,Gerald L. Baum,Greenwood Press,0313321620,General,Histology,Histoplasmosis,History,Medical,Medical / Nursing,Parasitology,Diseases & disorders,History of medicine,Medical parasitology,Science / General
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