ISBN: 9780656805907 - The Journal of Infectious Diseases, 1915, Vol. 17 (classic Reprint) (3 results)

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book, published in 1915, details scientific discoveries in the study of Typhus Exanthematicus, also known as typhus fever. The authors, Hektoen, Plotz, Jordan, and others, draw from their extensive research and the work of their predecessors to provide a valuable resource on this infectious disease. Beginning with observations of early scientists like Nicolle and Ricketts, the text meticulously follows the study of typhus fever, including extensive bacteriological studies. Through detailed experiments and case studies, the authors present a series of discoveries, including the identification of a specific causative bacillus, the development of blood culture methods for diagnosis, and the discovery of complement-fixing antibodies in the blood of infected individuals. The text's focus on scientific discovery and medical insight makes it a valuable contribution to the field of infectious disease research and a testament to the ongoing fight against devastating illnesses. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.…