European Encounters with Dracunculiasis in the Northern Bank of the Persian Gulf: A Perspective from Travelogues of the Safavid and Qajar Eras
“Dracunculus medinensis” or “Guinea worm” disease is transmitted to humans through drinking contaminated water, leading to symptoms such as ague, muscular weakness, and infection. This disease is endemic to arid and warm regions with minimal rainfall and no safe and running water access. The norther...
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Shiraz University of Medical Sciences
2024-08-01
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| Series: | Journal of Research on History of Medicine |
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| Online Access: | https://rhm.sums.ac.ir/article_50281_307c380a6b4b220111c8d8b1f0235a25.pdf |