Amebiasis: a Biomedical Problem de Shaffersc. D. , James, F. A. P. H. A. , W. Shlaes M. D. , R. Radke M. D., M.sc - 1965

Springfield Illinois: Charles C Thomas. Near Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 1965. First Edition. Hardback. Clean bright copy. ; NF, 1st, 172 pg. With a comprehensive bibliography of 316 citations, and a detailed index divided by authors and subjects. A series of 30 figures is presented, and close examination of each reveals all of them to be quite useful for the purpose stated. There is an especially fine color plate showing 15 views of intestinal mucosa taken through the sigmoidoscope. The small monograph will be welcomed by all those concerned with Amebiasis. The authors have produced an up-to-date treatise that is both practical and stimulating to the direction of needed investigation. The chapters include history, etiology and pathogenesis, epidemiology, laboratory diagnosis, symptomatology and clinical diagnosis, and therapy. Quotes taken from a review by Leo Kartman CONDITION: Beautiful bright blue cloth w gilded title, Clean & tight text, eps toned, sm. Amt. Of glue seepage back panel tail, DJ clean, heavy wt. Cream colored paper, generally toned, darker on spine and edges, short closed tear on back panel, light shelf wear, in new Mylar. ; 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall .