Historical Bibliography Updated: July 14, 2026
Epidemics 1, case 4. In: [Works] with an English translation by W.H. Jones.
![HIPPOCRATES, [Ἱπποκράτης; Hippocrates of Kos] (-460 – -370)](/media/portraits/50)
London: Heinemann, 1923.
The earliest known description of puerperal fever.
Subjects
| Catalog Metadata | Reference Information |
|---|---|
| Entry Number | #6267 |
| Permanent Link | https://beta.historyofmedicine.com/id/7975 |
| Author Bio Link | Wikipedia ↗ |
| External URL | epidemics-1-case-4-in |
Geographic Context
Publication place: London