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    A History of Medical Bacteriology and Immunology
    A History of Medical Bacteriology and Immunology
    A History of Medical Bacteriology and Immunology
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    A History of Medical Bacteriology and Immunology

    By W. D. Foster

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    A History of Medical Bacteriology and Immunology provides the account of the history of bacteriology from the year 1900 to 1938. This book presents details about the discovery of the important pathogenic bacteria of man, of how they were shown to be causally related to disease, and of the use of these discoveries in the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of disease. Other topics discussed include the development of the germ theory of infectious diseases; contribution of Louis Pasteur and Robert Koch to medical bacteriology; and discovery of the more important human pathogenic bacteria. This text also discusses the scientific basis and practical application of immunology to medicine; main developments in bacteriology during the early 20th century; and chemotherapy of bacterial disease. This medically oriented text is beneficial for students and individuals conducting study on medical bacteriology and immunology.
    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherElsevier Science
    Release dateMay 20, 2014
    ISBN9781483162454
    A History of Medical Bacteriology and Immunology
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    W. D. Foster

    W.D. Foster is a native of Minneapolis, Minnesota. He received a B.A. in psychology from Luther College, and was an original member of the multi-Grammy Award-winning ensemble, Sounds of Blackness. His passion for reading and writing was inspired by his father, who read voraciously. He shamelessly admits to a love of romance novels, whodunits and classic movies. He was also inspired by the late novelist E. Lynn Harris, who believed that an author should write the books he/she wants to read. When not in laptop writer's mode, he loves travel on the open road, nature walks, and time with his husband and son.

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