Handbook On Leprosy (1896)

""A Handbook on Leprosy"" is a medical book written by Samuel Patton Impey and first published in 1896. This book provides a comprehensive overview of leprosy, a chronic infectious disease that affects the skin, nerves, and mucous membranes, and has been known since ancient times. The author draws on his experience as a medical practitioner and researcher to describe the symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment of leprosy, as well as its history and prevalence in different parts of the world. The book covers various aspects of leprosy, including its pathology, bacteriology, epidemiology, and social implications. It also includes illustrations and photographs of patients and their symptoms, as well as detailed descriptions of the different types of leprosy and their progression. The author's aim is to provide a practical guide for medical professionals and others interested in the disease, with a particular focus on its treatment and prevention. Overall, ""A Handbook on Leprosy"" is a valuable resource for anyone seeking to understand this complex and often misunderstood disease.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.