A Practical Text-Book of Infection, Immunity, and Specific Therapy: With Special Reference to Immunologic Technic (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

John Albert Kolmer

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0260741078 ISBN 13: 9780260741073

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

Master practical lab techniques for infection, immunity, and targeted therapy in one authoritative guide.

This text offers clear, step-by-step methods and clinical context for understanding immune reactions, serologic tests, and complement-fixation work in infectious disease diagnosis. It emphasizes careful technique, interpretation, and the connection between lab results and patient care.

This edition frames procedures around real-world problems, with detailed experiments and discussions that help you apply concepts in a clinical setting. It covers diagnostic reagents, antigen preparation, and how to read results with an eye for accuracy and safety.

• Real-world laboratory procedures for hemolysis and serum testing
• How to prepare and standardize bacterial antigens for diagnostic use
• Interpretation of Wassermann and related complement-fixation reactions
• Guidance on clinical implications and when to treat based on test results

Ideal for students and professionals in medicine, microbiology, and immunology seeking a solid, practical reference on infection, immunity, and specific therapy.

Edition details

• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0260741078
• ISBN 13: 9780260741073
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 996