The contagiousness of puerperal fever
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Title
The contagiousness of puerperal fever
Subject
Articles
Puerperal septicemia
Holmes, Oliver Wendell, 1809-1894
Description
Following his presentation on puerperal fever to the Boston Society for Medical Improvement, Holmes first published his findings in this journal in April 1843. The article was also reprinted in pamphlet form. The passage displayed here contains Holmes’ recommendations for the physician’s proper care and hygiene in obstetrical cases.
Abstract
Excerpt from "The contagiousness of puerperal fever" as printed in New England quarterly journal of medicine and surgery, v. 1, by Oliver Wendell Holmes (1809-1894)
Creator
Holmes, Oliver Wendell, 1809-1894
Publisher
Printed and published by D. Clapp, Jr.
Date Created
1843
Rights
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Access Rights
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Is Part Of
Harvard Medical Library Rare Books Collection (R11.N426 c. 2)
Format
text
Extent
excerpt (1 page)
Language
English
Type
text
Identifier
DigID0002181
Provenance
Bequest of Dr. John Warren to the Library of Harvard Medical School, 1928
Files
Collection
Citation
Holmes, Oliver Wendell, 1809-1894, “The contagiousness of puerperal fever,” OnView, accessed April 20, 2024, https://collections.countway.harvard.edu/onview/items/show/6306.