Isbn: 9781334411021 - the Immunity Unit for Standardizing Diphtheria Antitoxin (based on Ehrlich's Normal Serum): Official Standard Prepared Under the Act Approved July 1, 1902 (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 describes the methods used by the Public Health and Marine-Hospital Service of the United States to establish and maintain a standard of measurement for diphtheria antitoxin to ensure the strength of antidiphtheritic serum sold in the United States. The author, a leading expert in the field, provides a thorough examination of the complex composition of the diphtheria poison and its relation to antitoxin. By delving into the historical context of the diphtheria antitoxin, this book sheds light on the evolution of the diphtheria poison concept within the framework of serum therapy. The author presents a detailed account of the development of the immunity unit, the standard for measuring diphtheria antitoxin strength, exploring the principles and methodologies involved in its establishment. The book also delves into the intricate relationship between toxin and antitoxin, encompassing the concepts of toxin, toxoid, and toxone. It offers a compelling examination of the complex nature of the diphtheria poison and its interaction with antibodies. 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.…