Pathogenic Microorganisms: A Practical Manual for Students, Physicians and Health Officers (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

William Hallock Park

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0484220713 ISBN 13: 9780484220712

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

Pathogenic Microorganisms: A Practical Manual delivers practical, step‑by‑step guidance for students, physicians, and health officers on disinfection, sterilization, and controlling infectious threats.

This edition compiles hands‑on procedures, from milk pasteurization and bottle sterilization to surface disinfection and handling contaminated materials. It pairs clear methods with the scientific rationale, helping readers apply safety practices in real settings.

• Step‑by‑step sterilization and pasteurization processes for milk, with temperature guidelines and daily workflows.
• Practical disinfection strategies for foods, instruments, clothing, and excreta, plus limits of disinfection on living tissues.
• Guidance on identifying and differentiating related bacterial groups, including typhoid, paratyphoid, and enteritidis strains.
• Foundational discussions on immune responses, agglutination tests, and the role of vaccines and toxins in disease management.

Ideal for readers who work in clinical or public health settings and seek concrete, tested procedures to reduce infection risk.

Edition details

• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0484220713
• ISBN 13: 9780484220712
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 808