Infection and Recovery From Infection (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

Simon Flexner

 
9780366297931: Infection and Recovery From Infection (Classic Reprint)

Synopsis

This book by bacteriologist Simon Flexner presents a coherent understanding of how microorganisms impact human and animal bodies and cause disease. It offers a thorough examination of the intricate mechanisms by which bodies fight off infection. The work highlights remarkable medical advancements such as the discovery of the bacterial origin of disease and how microorganisms cause epidemics. The author gives special attention to the role of microscopic parasites and the groundbreaking realization that diseases could be mitigated by understanding the biological phenomena involved in recovery. By illustrating how infection is actively combated by the body, the book underscores the crucial role of our natural defenses and the immense potential of harnessing those mechanisms to overcome disease.

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