Almkvist, Johann Reinhold
Historical document, translated for reference. It reflects medical knowledge of the 1920s–30s and is not medical advice.
Summary
Johann Reinhold Almkvist (born 1869) was a Swedish professor of syphilidology and dermatology at Stockholm University. He is noted for his significant research on mercury intoxication, the circulation of mercury in the body, and the permanent treatment of syphilis.
Encyclopedia entry (1928–1936)
ALMKVIST, Johann Reinhold, a native of Ystad (southern Sweden), born in 1869, professor of syphilidology and dermatology at Stockholm University. He is the author of outstanding works on mercury intoxication, the circulation of mercury, the permanent treatment of syphilis, etc. He was a member of many European dermatological societies, including Russian ones.
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“Almkvist, Johann Reinhold.” Soviet Medical Encyclopedia. English translation of Bolshaya Meditsinskaya Entsiklopediya, 1st ed. (Moscow, 1928–1936), ed. N. A. Semashko. https://sovietmedicalencyclopedia.pages.dev/article/almkvist-johann-reinhold/