Publisher's Synopsis
Serum Therapy, Bacterial Therapeutics And Vaccines, written by Richard Tanner Hewlett and originally published in 1903, is a comprehensive guide to the history, development, and application of serum therapy, bacterial therapeutics, and vaccines. The book covers a wide range of topics related to immunology, including the discovery of antibodies, the use of antitoxins to treat diseases like diphtheria and tetanus, and the development of vaccines against smallpox, cholera, and other infectious diseases. Hewlett also explores the various methods used to produce and administer these treatments, as well as the ethical and practical considerations involved in their use. Drawing on the latest research of the time, Serum Therapy, Bacterial Therapeutics And Vaccines provides a detailed and informative overview of the emerging field of immunology, making it an essential resource for scientists, medical professionals, and anyone interested in the history of medicine.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.