The Journal of Infectious Diseases (Classic Reprint)

Ludvig Hektoen, Edwin O. Jordan

ISBN 10: 1331949823 / ISBN 13: 9781331949824

Published by Forgotten Books, 2018

About this Item

Print on Demand. This book investigates the significance of serum reactions for establishing the identity or relationship of bacteria and for detecting the variety of bacteria exciting disease in cases of bacterial infection. The author carried out observations on the agglutination reactions of various bacterial species, examining qualitative and quantitative characteristics of agglutination to determine their usefulness in identifying the specific variety of bacteria causing a given infection. The author also discusses the limitations and difficulties of interpreting agglutination test results and considers variability from day to day, temperature effects, and individual judgment in evaluating reactions. Ultimately, the author concludes that serum reactions are highly valuable for identifying bacteria related to known species, but that more work is needed to refine and improve their accuracy and reliability. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Journal of Infectious Diseases (Classic Reprint)
• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication Date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1331949823
• ISBN 13: 9781331949824
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: New
• Book Type: print-on-demand item
• Seller catalogs:
  • Biology

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Synopsis

Explore foundational techniques in infectious disease research and lab practice. This edition collects practical methods from the early 1900s, including a simple water‑pressure device for filtering toxins and a discussion of how to prepare broth, gelatin, and agar with consistent final reactions. It also presents approaches to determining organic nitrogen and evaluating milk quality, all with step‑by‑step detail.

The content centers on laboratory methods used in public health work, highlighting how careful preparation and controlled conditions improve accuracy. You’ll see how researchers solved common problems like turbidity in Nesslerization and how to adapt procedures for different sample types. The writing reflects real‑world lab challenges and proposed fixes that guided practice at the time.

• Plain descriptions of device design and its practical benefits in filtration without exposing liquids to air.


• Guidance for preparing media (broth, gelatin, agar) to achieve uniform final reactions across batches.


• Discussion of nitrogen analysis methods, including direct Nesslerization and related refinements for sewage and effluents.


• Insights into milk testing and bacterial counts, with criteria for interpreting results and ensuring safety.

Ideal for readers with an interest in the history of laboratory methods and public health testing.