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Daniel Alcides Carrion (1857–1885) and a history of medical martyrdom.

Authors :
Chatterjee, Pranab
Chandra, Shivika
Biswas, Tamoghna
Source :
Journal of Medical Biography; Nov2015, Vol. 23 Issue 4, p224-227, 4p, 1 Color Photograph, 1 Black and White Photograph
Publication Year :
2015

Abstract

Daniel Carrion, a sixth-year medical student, died while investigating the effects of self-inoculation of the causative organism of Oroya Fever and Bartonellosis and thereby contributed to understanding of the disease before the organisms had been identified. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
09677720
Volume :
23
Issue :
4
Database :
Complementary Index
Journal :
Journal of Medical Biography
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
110517661
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1177/0967772013479532