Modern Biologic Therapeusis: A Concise and Practical Treatise on Biologic Products for the Use of Practitioners in the Modern Application of Immunology to Therapeutics (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

Lederle Antoxin Laboratories

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0656156856 ISBN 13: 9780656156856

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

Discover how immune therapy shapes modern medicine and patient care.

This comprehensive guide explains the history, principles, and practical use of biologic products—from vaccines and sera to diagnostic tests like complement fixation and the opsonic index. Learn how clinicians apply active and passive immunization, antitoxins, and antibacterial sera to prevent and treat disease.

The book outlines the development of immunity theories, the development and refinement of immune sera, and the real-world considerations of dosing, administration, and safety. It connects foundational science with clinical practice, showing how immunotherapy informs treatment decisions across a wide range of infections and conditions.

• How vaccines and sera are prepared, standardized, and applied in prophylaxis and therapy
• Key tests and concepts, including complement fixation and the opsonic index
• Practical dosing, routes of administration, and when to use vaccines versus sera
• Historical context and the evolution of immune therapy in medicine

Ideal for readers seeking a clear, practical understanding of how biologic therapies work in modern medicine.

Edition details

• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0656156856
• ISBN 13: 9780656156856
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 344