Quote by Peter Lewis Allen

Was this an old disease, and, if so, which one? If it was new, what did that say about the state of medical knowledge? And in any case, how could physicians make sense of it?

Was this an old disease, and, if so, which one? If it was ne

Summary

This quote raises questions about a specific disease and its implication for medical knowledge. The speaker wonders whether the disease mentioned is an old one or a new one. If it is old, it prompts the inquiry into identifying the disease in question. If it is new, it leads to an examination of the current state of medical knowledge. Regardless, the speaker ponders how physicians can understand and interpret the disease, presenting an open discussion about the challenges faced by the medical community in comprehending and treating unfamiliar ailments.

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By Peter Lewis Allen

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