The authors present an analysis of scientific conceptions of epilepsy by the outstanding scientist and physician Herman Boerhaavey. All aspects of the disease, including etiology, pathogenesis, clinical presentations, rehabilitation, treatment, were described in the manuscripts devoted to neurology from the archive of H. Boerhaave in the Military Medical Academy.
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