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GB 0809 Ross - Ross, Col Sir Ronald (1857-1932)
13 - Letters from Ross to Patrick Manson on Ross' research into the transmission of malaria by mosquitoes
Ref No
GB 0809 Ross/13/15
Level
Item
Title
Letter
Date
31/8/1895
Description
Describes his investigation into gregarines and how they are excreted by the pupa and young adult and speculates on the possibility of the psorosperms carrying malaria infection. He has given psorosperms to volunteers and that he is preparing specimens of mosquitoes and gregarines for Manson and adds that the Principal Medical Officer of the Indian Army has refused Manson's charts on the grounds of expenses, which is an excuse for laziness.
AccessStatus
Open
Language
English
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