A medical biography of Ludwig van Beethoven

Miranda, M.

Keywords: autoimmune diseases, deafness, Famous Persons.

Abstract

Much emphasis has been given to the deafness of Ludwig van Beethoven and its potential causes. However, when analyzing several symptoms reported by himself throughout his life in many letters and his final illness, a common etiology emerges. This article reports the medical history of this artist, based on authoritative scientific sources.

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Título de la Revista: REVISTA MEDICA DE CHILE
Volumen: 146
Número: 1
Editorial: SOC MEDICA SANTIAGO
Fecha de publicación: 2018
Página de inicio: 91
Página final: 95
Idioma: Spanish
DOI:

10.4067/s0034-98872018000100091

Notas: SCIELO