The Journal of Infectious Diseases (Classic Reprint): Founded by the Memorial Institute for Infectious Diseases - Couverture souple

Ludvig Hektoen

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 1331949823 ISBN 13 : 9781331949824

Editeur : Forgotten Books, 2018

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.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Forgotten Books
• Date d'édition: 2018
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 1331949823
• ISBN 13: 9781331949824
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 239
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