Immunity, Methods of Diagnosis and Therapy and Their Practical Application (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

Julius Bernhard Citron

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0265157765 ISBN 13: 9780265157763

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2017

Synopsis

Explore how immune sera and vaccines target bacterial and viral infections, with practical guidance for treatment and diagnosis.

This edition surveys the science and application of serum therapy, covering a wide range of diseases and the practical use of different sera. It explains how sera are prepared, tested, and dosed, and it delves into the principles behind agglutination, bacteriotropism, and immune reactions that influence treatment outcomes. The book combines theory with case-focused discussion to help clinicians assess risks and potential benefits of serum therapy in diverse conditions.

• Learn how various sera are produced, tested, and deployed in conditions like scarlet fever, meningitis, pneumonia, pest, tuberculosis, and typhoid.
• Understand the concepts behind agglutination, agglutinins, and related immune mechanisms, including factors that affect test reactions and interpretation.
• Explore practical dosing regimens, prophylaxis ideas, and how serum therapy may be combined with other treatments.
• See how researchers evaluate serum effectiveness across animal models and human cases, with notes on variability and safety.

Ideal for readers of medical microbiology, clinical medicine, and laboratory science who want a grounded, historical view of passive immunization and serum-based therapy.

Edition details

• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication date: 2017
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0265157765
• ISBN 13: 9780265157763
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 241