Cases of tetanus; and rabies contagiosa, or canine hydrophobia : with remarks, chiefly intended to ascertain the characteristic symptoms of the latter disease in man and certain brutes, and to point out the most effectual means of prevention / by Caleb Hillier Parry.

  • Parry Caleb Hillier, 1755-1822.
Date:
1814
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Credit: Cases of tetanus; and rabies contagiosa, or canine hydrophobia : with remarks, chiefly intended to ascertain the characteristic symptoms of the latter disease in man and certain brutes, and to point out the most effectual means of prevention / by Caleb Hillier Parry. Source: Wellcome Collection.

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    [ V. ] be gained, if* I am able to shew its cha- racteristic marks, and to ascertain its dis- tinctions from certain other diseases, with which, by inexperienced persons, it has been often confounded. These diseases being chiefly Inflammation of the stomach and internal parts of the tliroat. Convul- sions, and Tetanus, I shall begin with relating certain cases of the latter ; imme- diately following them with a very few observations, and reserving others till the discussion on the Hydrophobia itself.