Observations on the comparative prevalence, mortality, and treatment of different diseases / illustrated by abstracts of cases.

  • Blane, Gilbert, Sir, 1749-1834
Date:
1813
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Credit: Observations on the comparative prevalence, mortality, and treatment of different diseases / illustrated by abstracts of cases. Source: Wellcome Collection.

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