Aaron of Alexandria

Aaron of Alexandria was a physician active in the 7th century. His works were translated into Arabic and Syriac, and were used later by al-Razi.

Life and works

Aaron wrote 30 books on medicine, the "Pandects". He was the first medical author in antiquity who mentioned the diseases of small pox and measles.

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Category:People from Alexandria
Category:7th-century Egyptian people
Category:7th-century physicians