![A Report Of An Investigation Into The Causes Of The Diseases Known In Assam As Kála-Azár And Beri-Beri [Hardcover]](https://thebookishowl.in/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/01RPy1SfeqL-349.gif)
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This detailed medical report presents a thorough investigation into two significant diseases that plagued Assam during the colonial period: Kála-Azár and Beri-Beri. The work, compiled by M. Giles in Sanskrit edition, offers valuable insights into the epidemiology and etiology of these conditions.
Kála-Azár, also known as visceral leishmaniasis, and Beri-Beri, a thiamine deficiency disease, were major public health concerns in Assam. This investigation documents the clinical manifestations, suspected causes, and patterns of disease occurrence across the region. The report serves as an important historical medical document, reflecting the medical knowledge and investigative methods of its era.
Published by Gyan Publishing House, this hardcover edition preserves critical information about these diseases and their impact on Assam’s population. It remains valuable for medical historians, researchers, and those studying the history of tropical medicine and public health in India.
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