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Trichomoniasis historical perspective

Introduction

Overview

Overview

Trichomonas vaginalis was first discovered by Dr. Alfred François Donné, a French physician, in 1836.[1]

Historical Perspective

Historical Perspective

Trichomonas vaginalis was first discovered by Dr. Alfred François Donné, a French physician, in 1836.[1]

References

References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 Thorburn AL (1974). “Alfred François Donné, 1801-1878, discoverer of Trichomonas vaginalis and of leukaemia”. Br J Vener Dis. 50 (5): 377–80. PMC 1045069. PMID 4138951.

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