Pellagra / by A. Marie ; with introductory notes by Prof. Lombroso ; authorized translation from the French by C.H. Lavinder and J.W. Babcock ; with additions, illustrations, bibliography and appendices.

  • Marie, Auguste Armand, 1865-1934.
Date:
1910
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Credit: Pellagra / by A. Marie ; with introductory notes by Prof. Lombroso ; authorized translation from the French by C.H. Lavinder and J.W. Babcock ; with additions, illustrations, bibliography and appendices. Source: Wellcome Collection.

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    Finally, I have shown that penicillium and asfer- gilli of corn are truly pellagrogenous but only when growing upon spoiled corn, from which they imbibe toxic substances; while, on the contrary, when grow- ing upon other plants or material, which have not undergone putrefactive change, they are absolutely harmless. In conclusion, having observed how one of the causes of pellagra arises from the fraudulent methods of millers, we have introduced with great advantage in pellagra-stricken districts a rapid hand-mill (Bamford) which furnishes fresh meal, in the necessary quantities for daily use, without recourse to the lethal products of the wholesale dealers. Here, again, sound Indian corn scores a point. This method, I believe, is worthy of trial and adoption in America. C. LOMBROSO, Professor of Clinical Psychiatry. Turin, Sept., 1909.