| Malaria, a journey in time: in search of the lost myths and forgotten stories. | |
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PMID: 20601857 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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The saga of malaria parasites precedes the history of humans. Malaria has always been part of the rising and decline of nations, of wars and of upheavals. People of ancient times attributed the malarial manifestations to supernatural influences. Myths about demons responsible for fevers and efforts to bring them under control were often mentioned in ancient articles and attested archaeologically. More than 4 millennia were required until malaria was finally demystified. From the ancient Chinese Canon of Medicine to Ronald Ross' milestone discovery, the humanity struggled to face one of the most debilitating diseases of mankind. This essay assesses the history of malaria from ancient mysteries until it was demystified. Its sections describe the attempts of humans from different times to understand and defeat malaria through supernatural practices, religious rites and medicine, and also their efforts mirrored in art and literary masterpieces. |
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Authors:
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Raul Neghina; Adriana Maria Neghina; Iosif Marincu; Ioan Iacobiciu |
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Publication Detail:
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Type: Historical Article; Journal Article; Review |
Journal Detail:
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Title: The American journal of the medical sciences Volume: 340 ISSN: 1538-2990 ISO Abbreviation: Am. J. Med. Sci. Publication Date: 2010 Dec |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2010-12-01 Completed Date: 2011-01-06 Revised Date: - |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 0370506 Medline TA: Am J Med Sci Country: United States |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 492-8 Citation Subset: AIM; IM |
Affiliation:
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Department of Parasitology, Victor Babes University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Timisoara, Romania. raul.neghina@gmail.com |
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France History, 16th Century History, 17th Century History, 18th Century History, 19th Century History, Medieval Humans Italy Malaria / epidemiology, history*, prevention & control |
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