Letters on the Cholera Morbus.: Containing ample evidence that this disease, under whatever; name known, cannot be transmitted from the persons of those; labouring under it to other individuals, by contact—through; the medium of inanimate substances—or through the medium; of the atmosphere; and that all restrictions, by cordons; and quarantine regulations, are, as far as regards this; disease, not merely useless, but highly injurious to the; community.

Author: Fergusson, William

Synopsis:

'Letters on the Cholera Morbus' challenges the prevailing beliefs about the transmission of the disease, presenting ample evidence that it cannot be spread from person to person through contact, inanimate objects, or the atmosphere. The authors argue that the restrictions imposed by cordons and quarantine regulations are not only useless but also harmful to the community. Through a series of letters, they provide a compelling case against the commonly accepted understanding of the disease's transmission.

Genres: Medical literature, Scientific research, Public health

Themes: Disease transmission, Public health policies, Misconceptions about contagion

Subjects:

• Gastroenteritis

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