The Mercurial Disease - An Inquiry Into the History and Nature of the Disease Produced in the Human Constitution by the Use of Mercury, With Observati

The Mercurial Disease - An Inquiry Into the History and Nature of the Disease Produced in the Human Constitution by the Use of Mercury, With Observati

The Mercurial Disease is an in-depth investigation into the history and effects of mercury poisoning. Written by Andrew Mathias in the mid-19th century, this book exposes the devastating impact of mercury on the human body and chronicles the widespread prevalence of the disease among those who were treated with mercury for various ailments. Mathias delves into the history of the lues venera (syphilis) and its relation to mercury poisoning, and presents an array of studies and observations that illustrate..