Tapeworms (human Entozoa): Their Sources, Nature, and Treatment

First published in 1872, this groundbreaking study by T. Spencer Cobbold shed new light on the parasitic tapeworm and its impact on human health. Cobbold's dissections of animal hosts, as well as his careful observations of human patients, contributed greatly to the understanding of these tenacious worms. The book also contains a fascinating overview of the history and mythology of parasitic organisms, giving readers a window into the scientific and cultural context of Cobbold's work.

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