The Etiology of Trachoma: Journal of Experimental Medicine, V48, No. 2, Supplement 2

The book ""The Etiology of Trachoma: Journal of Experimental Medicine, V48, No. 2, Supplement 2"" is a scientific publication written by Hideyo Noguchi. It is focused on the study of trachoma, a contagious eye infection that affects millions of people worldwide. The book is a supplement to the Journal of Experimental Medicine, Volume 48, Number 2. The author, Hideyo Noguchi, was a renowned Japanese bacteriologist who made significant contributions to the understanding of infectious diseases. In this book, Noguchi presents his research on trachoma, which he conducted during the early 20th century. He describes the etiology, or the cause, of the disease, which he found to be a bacterium called Chlamydia trachomatis.The book provides a detailed account of Noguchi's experiments and observations, including the methods he used to isolate and identify the causative agent of trachoma. He also discusses the symptoms and pathology of the disease, as well as its epidemiology and treatment options.Overall, ""The Etiology of Trachoma"" is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of medical research, infectious diseases, or ophthalmology. It provides a thorough examination of the causes and effects of trachoma, as well as the scientific methods used to study it.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.