The Tragedy of Childbed Fever
Edition: 1 edition
Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
Published: February 11, 2000
Language: eng
Format: Hardcover
Number of pages: 256
ISBN-13: 9780198204992
Subjects: Gynaecology & obstetrics; History of medicine; 20th century; c 1800 to c 1900; Childbirth; Infectious Diseases; Medical; Medical / Nursing; Europe; Gynecology & Obstetrics; History; Medical / Gynecology & Obstetrics; Medical / History; Medical : History; Europe - General; Puerperal septicemia
Description: Childbed fever was by far the most common cause of deaths associated with childbirth up to World War 2, throughout Europe. This is a detailed account of this tragic disease from its recognition in the 18th century.