Historia kily i pomocy dermatologiczno-wenerologicznejw w Grodnie

Abstract

The article provides historical data on the development of dermatological-venereal aid in Grodno region over the last centuries. The authors describe the history, epidemiology and risk factors of syphilis in Grodno. The data present the history of treatment and prevention of sexually transmitted infections from the beginnings of the 18,h century until the end of the 20th century. The information has been collected on the basis of medical documents stored by the Grodno National Archives. The article comprises unique facts of the treatment provided for the infected in various historical periods. Special attention was paid to the prevention of the disease among soldiers and peasants and the actions undertaken by the police against prostitution. The informative programs which were implemented among factory workers have also been presented. To ensure proper health care, new clinics with the preventive units were opened in Nowogrodek along with the Venereal Clinic. The authors include short history of the dermatological and venereal units as well as the Dermatological and Venereal Departments in the Medical Academy in Grodno. The doctors and scientists who contributed to dermatological and venereal treatment in Grodno Region were mentioned