Bartonellas and Peruvian Medicine
The Work of Alberto Leonardo Barton
By César Ugarte-Gil, Ciro Maguiña, Graciela S Alarcón, Renato D Alarcón, Rolly Barton Gonzales, Uriel García Cáceres | Publisher: Rutgers University Press
About the book
The Bartonellas and Peruvian Medicine explores the events surrounding the discovery of the etio-pathogenic agent of the Oroya Fever, also known as Peruvian Verruga or Carrión’s disease (an endemic infectious disease in South America’s Andean regions) by Dr. Alberto Leonardo Barton. Graciela S. Alarcón and Renato D. Alarcón recount Barton’s persistent work against skepticism, obstacles, and limitations imposed by members of Peru’s medical elites of the time, as well as his eventual successful scientific career and the delayed but well-deserved global recognition of his contributions.
The book is the result of intense bibliographic research and of original documents aimed not just at the examination of Barton’s life and work, but also the examination of today’s perspectives and future work in the field of infectious and “neglected” diseases. The authors address current scientific information on the relevant bacteria Bartonella bacilliformis, besides current research and clinical status of the other Bartonellas, making it a useful and practical text for those studying infectious diseases.
Editions of Bartonellas and Peruvian Medicine
- Hardcover
- ISBN 9780813596143
- EBook
- ISBN 9780813596150
- PDF
- ISBN 9780813596174
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The Bartonellas and Peruvian Medicine explores the events surrounding the discovery of the etio-pathogenic agent of the Oroya Fever, also known as Peruvian Verruga or Carrión’s disease (an endemic infectious disease in South America’s Andean regions) by Dr. Alberto Leonardo Barton. Graciela S. Alarcón and Renato D. Alarcón recount Barton’s persistent work against skepticism, obstacles, and limitations imposed by members of Peru’s medical elites of the time, as well as his eventual successful scientific career and the delayed but well-deserved global recognition of his contributions.
The book is the result of intense bibliographic research and of original documents aimed not just at the examination of Barton’s life and work, but also the examination of today’s perspectives and future work in the field of infectious and “neglected” diseases. The authors address current scientific information on the relevant bacteria Bartonella bacilliformis, besides current research and clinical status of the other Bartonellas, making it a useful and practical text for those studying infectious diseases.
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What is Bartonellas and Peruvian Medicine about?
The Bartonellas and Peruvian Medicine explores the events surrounding the discovery of the etio-pathogenic agent of the Oroya Fever, also known as Peruvian Verruga or Carrión’s disease (an endemic infectious disease in South America’s Andean regions) by Dr. Alberto Leonardo Barton. Graciela S. Alarcón and Renato D. Alarcón recount Barton’s persistent work against skepticism, obstacles, and limitations imposed by members of Peru’s medical elites of the time, as well as his eventual successful scientific career and the delayed but well-deserved global recognition of his contributions.
The book is the result of intense bibliographic research and of original documents aimed not just at the examination of Barton’s life and work, but also the examination of today’s perspectives and future work in the field of infectious and “neglected” diseases. The authors address current scientific information on the relevant bacteria Bartonella bacilliformis, besides current research and clinical status of the other Bartonellas, making it a useful and practical text for those studying infectious diseases.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in Bartonellas and Peruvian Medicine?
Medicine and Nursing > Medicine / Healthcare: general issues / topics > History of medicine
Where can I read a sample of Bartonellas and Peruvian Medicine?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9780813596143
Is Bartonellas and Peruvian Medicine part of a series, and can it be read as a standalone?
Yes it is a part of series Rutgers Global Health
Who is/are the Author/s of the book Bartonellas and Peruvian Medicine?
César Ugarte-Gil, Ciro Maguiña, Graciela S Alarcón, Renato D Alarcón, Rolly Barton Gonzales, Uriel García Cáceres
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Bartonellas and Peruvian Medicine is available as hardcover(ISBN 9780813596143) and ebook(ISBN 9780813596150) and pdf(ISBN 9780813596174)
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