The Opsonic Method of Treatment: A Short Compendium for General Practioners, Students, and Others (1908)

""The Opsonic Method of Treatment"" is a concise handbook written by Richard William Allen in 1908. The book is intended for general practitioners, students, and anyone interested in the opsonic method of treating bacterial infections. The opsonic method involves measuring the body's ability to fight off bacteria by examining the opsonic index, which is a measure of the ability of the blood serum to promote phagocytosis, or the ingestion of bacteria by white blood cells. The book provides a brief history of the opsonic method, describes the theory behind it, and outlines the practical application of the method. It also includes case studies and examples of the opsonic method in action. Overall, ""The Opsonic Method of Treatment"" is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history and practice of treating bacterial infections.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.