A few observations on the leprosy of the Middle Ages / by T. Shapter.

  • Shapter, Thomas, 1809 or 1810-1902.
Date:
1835
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Credit: A few observations on the leprosy of the Middle Ages / by T. Shapter. Source: Wellcome Collection.

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    shew itself, yet it can never produce it: for if that was the case, it would be common in all other countries. The leprous infection is of a different nature from that of the pox. It is not so easily communicated ; nor will it yield to the same remedies. On the contrary, its virulence is increased by them, they make it break out with more violence. This has been particularly experienced when, after due preparations, mercurial frictions have been used. Med. Ohs. and Enq. Vol. I. 1757.