[Medical history without purpose? On the medical history aspects of Théophile de Bordeau (1764)]
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Abstract:
Théophile de Bordeu (1722-1776) published in 1764 a large Medical History. He used it for a discussion of the pros and contras of smallpox inoculation by giving the hypothetical opinions of ancient physicians who could not have known that new method. As he was at that time unjustifiedly involved in a theft-scandal, he used his book also for ridiculising his enemies among his colleagues.
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