The seven books of Paulus Ægineta, volume 2 (of 3) : $b translated from the Greek: with a commentary embracing a complete view of the knowledge possessed by the Greeks, Romans, and Arabians on all subjects connected with medicine and surgery

"The Seven Books of Paulus Ægineta, Volume 2" by Francis Adams is a translation of an ancient medical text that includes an extensive commentary on the medical practices of the Greeks, Romans, and Arabians. The book highlights various conditions, like elephantiasis and leprosy, illustrating how these diseases were understood and treated in ancient times. The fourth book begins with a close look at elephantiasis, describing its origins, symptoms, and the extreme difficulty in curing it, while also suggesting treatments involving practices like bloodletting and specific diets to help manage the disease's early stages. The text weaves together guidance from past medical wisdom and modern ideas regarding infectious diseases and their treatments.