EPIDEMIILE, EPISOADE DIN ISTORIA SPAŢIULUI TRANSILVÃNEAN LA SFÂRŞITUL SECOLULUI AL XIX-LEA
The epidemics. Moments from the history of the Transylvanian space at the end of the XIXth century

Summary/Abstract: Disease and the attempts to prevent it represent a constant of history, a true battlefield with winners and losers that often change roles. Through our research we endeavour to offer a historical overview, accompanied by a portrayal of the disease symptoms. We also give a historical description of the major epidemics that affected Transylvania at the end of the 19th century: smallpox, tuberculosis, cholera, diphtheria, influenza, trachoma etc. The fight against disease has remained a constant undertaking. In times of epidemic, the involvement of the authorities has led to the issuance of various provisions of a preventive nature. We have also presented plantbased recipes, recommended by the physicians, one reason being the interest in herbal medicine manifested throughout the contemporary world.

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