The introduction of variolation 'A La Turca' to the West by Lady Mary Montagu and Turkey's contribution to this
VACCINE, vol.25, no.21, pp.4261-4265, 2007 (SCI-Expanded, Scopus)
- Publication Type: Article / Article
- Volume: 25 Issue: 21
- Publication Date: 2007
- Doi Number: 10.1016/j.vaccine.2007.02.076
- Journal Name: VACCINE
- Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
- Page Numbers: pp.4261-4265
- Keywords: variolation, smallpox, Lady Montagu, Turkey
- Acibadem Mehmet Ali Aydinlar University Affiliated: No
Abstract
Aims: This study deals with the history of variolation as the oldest immunization method to be transferred from East to West, with emphasis on Turkey's role in this transmission.