Synopsis
A clear, expert look at the rise of modern syphilis therapy from early mercurial treatments to arsenic-based drugs and serum diagnosis.
Originally published to explain how research from the late 19th and early 20th centuries reshaped treatment, this work charts the shift from traditional mercurial care to modern chemotherapy. It discusses the discovery of the Spirochæta pallida, the Wassermann reaction, and the move toward targeted therapies, including arsenobenzol and related compounds, while noting both their promise and cautious limitations. The text also covers hereditary syphilis, nervous-system involvement, and practical considerations for dosing and administration.
Readers will gain an oriented view of how scientific advances influenced clinical practice, with attention to when to begin treatment, how to manage relapses, and how new methods changed the outlook for patients with congenital, ocular, or neurologic syphilis.
- How the understanding of the syphilis organism transformed treatment decisions.
- Key milestones in diagnosis and chemotherapy, including specific drug approaches and dosing considerations.
- Practical guidance on managing signs, symptoms, and relapses across stages and special cases.
- Discussion of hereditary syphilis and the implications of maternal treatment on infants.
Ideal for students, clinicians, and readers seeking a concise history of early 20th-century syphilis therapy and its practical implications.
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The Therapy of Syphilis: Its Development and Present Position (Classic Reprint)
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Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book explores the history and development of specific remedies used to treat syphilis from the late 19th century through the early 20th century. It details the discovery of the Spirocheta pallida, the causative agent of syphilis, and the subsequent race among researchers in the early 20th century to develop a safe and effective cure for the disease. The author follows the trajectory of various treatments that evolved from that time, including atoxyl, arsacetin, and mercury. Along the way, the clinical observations and impact of these treatments, as well as the common therapeutic procedures of the era, are examined. The book provides a comprehensive overview of this transformative period for the treatment of syphilis, culminating in the development of the drug Salvarsan, the first truly effective cure that signified a new phase in syphilis therapy. 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. N° de réf. du vendeur 9781330307007_0
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