The Bartonellas and Peruvian Medicine: The Work of Alberto Leonardo Barton

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Explores the events surrounding the discovery of the etio-pathogenic agent of the Oroya Fever, also known as Peruvian Verruga or Carrión`s disease by Dr. Alberto Leonardo Barton. Graciela S. Alarcón and Renato D. Alarcón recount Barton`s persistent work against scepticism, obstacles, and limitations imposed by members of Peru`s medical elites of the time.

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