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ERIC Number: EJ565711
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 1998
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ISSN: ISSN-0002-7685
Disease and Infection in the American Civil War.
Gilchrist, Michael R.
American Biology Teacher, v60 n4 p258-62 Apr 1998
Presents an analysis of the medical records of Union soldiers in the American Civil War. Shows a cause and effect relationship between disease, infection, and death. Discusses the lack of medical knowledge at that time, the problems with surgical infection and sanitation, and surgical innovations. (DDR)
Descriptors: Biology, Civil War (United States), Death, Diseases, Medical Services, Postsecondary Education, Statistics
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Opinion Papers
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Language: English
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