Publisher's Synopsis
Immunity in Infective Diseases is a book written by Elie Metchnikoff, a Russian biologist and immunologist, in 1907. The book explores the concept of immunity in relation to infectious diseases, and Metchnikoff's research on the immune system. Metchnikoff's work on phagocytosis, the process by which immune cells engulf and destroy foreign particles, is a central theme of the book. He argues that phagocytosis is the primary mechanism by which the body defends itself against infection, and that the immune system can be strengthened through various means, including vaccination and the use of antitoxins. The book also discusses the role of microbes in disease, and how the immune system responds to different types of pathogens. Metchnikoff's research on the immune system was groundbreaking at the time, and his ideas continue to influence modern immunology. Overall, Immunity in Infective Diseases is a seminal work in the field of immunology, and provides valuable insights into the mechanisms of the immune system and how it fights off infectious diseases.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
