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Leech. History in pictures

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Fat man loosing weight, using leeches.

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Louis Vittet, Mayor of city Leon, France, He wrote first book on on benefits of medical leeches "Traité de la Sangsue médicinale", 1809.

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Cambridge University Library 1287

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Fat man loosing weight, using leeches.

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