Showing results by author "Grace Coleridge Frankland" in All Categories

The author provides a fascinating look at the emerging science of bacteriology at the start of the twentieth century including early progress in understanding and preventing diseases such as tuberculosis and diphtheria. The book also includes chapters on the spread of disease through close contact with infected persons as well as from contaminated drinking water and milk. Water purification methods as well as the stability of various disease-causing organisms to extremes of heat and cold is discussed. The final chapter includes a very interesting discussion of the development of anti-venoms ...

Dive into the captivating world of early bacteriology as the author explores groundbreaking advancements in understanding and preventing diseases at the turn of the twentieth century. This insightful work sheds light on critical topics such as the transmission of illnesses like tuberculosis and diphtheria, the dangers of contaminated water and milk, and the importance of proper sanitation. Discover the intricacies of water purification methods and the resilience of disease-causing organisms to temperature extremes. The book culminates in a riveting discussion on the creation of anti-venoms for...