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Amoebic liver abscess historical perspective
Introduction
Overview
Overview
Amoebiasis was first described as a deadly disease by Hippocrates. [1]. The first case of amoebiasis was documented in 1875.
Historical Perspective
Historical Perspective
- Amoebiasis was first described as deadly disease by Hippocrates.[1]
- The first case of amoebiasis was documented in 1875.
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1];Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Yamuna Kondapally, M.B.B.S[2]