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Book Reviews Diagnosis of Viral and Rickettsial Infections. Frank Horsfall, M.D., Editor. 153 pages. New York, 1949. Columbia University Press. Price $3.75. This small volume presents to the clini- cian a concise and lucid survey of recent advances made by various investigators in viral and rickettsial infections. The thirty- two diseases included are discussed by well known authorities who have carried on original research in their respective fields. Available data concerning the pathogenic agent of each infection, its effect on the host and the immune responses of the host are summarized. The symposium includes labo- ratory descriptions of infectious mono- nucleosis, infectious hepatitis and atypical pneumonia, in addition to diseases of known etiology. It is unfortunate that the theoretic im- plications raised by two new antiviral and antirickettsial agents, aureomycin@ and chloramphenicol, @ developed too late to be included in the volume. The laboratory worker is dependent upon the clinician for the finding of human infec- tions and for their proper follow-up. This book is recommended to all who encounter acute infectious diseases, so that they may more readily utilize the constantly expand- ing laboratory resources which are available to them. C.D.G. 688 Hematology. 1st ed., 915 pages. Cyrus C. Sturgis, M.D., Springfield, Ill., 1948. Charles C. Thomas. Price $12.50. In this new textbook hematology is presented entirely from the point of view of pathologic states, beginning with anemias and including hemorrhagic diseases, white cell dyscrasias and allied lymphomatous states. A chapter is devoted to marrow puncture, a procedure which is now being used more widely. Laboratory procedures are not considered in detail, perhaps wisely, since they can be found elset\ here. The amount of space given to historical aspects is unusual in modern monographs; the reason for this given by Dr. Sturgis in his preface is that “a scholarly knowledge of any branch of medicine is based upon a clear understanding of the principal ad- vances and their sequential development . . . . ” The historical accounts are long, but are valuable and delightful to the reader. In stressing clinicah aspects of hematology the author has drawn heavily on his long experience in the University of Michigan Hospital. Treatment is presented thoroughly and clearly. The use of large type in the text, and especially in outlines and classifi- cations, makes reading easier. Placement of the references at the foot of the page is a convenience to the reader. R.A.K. AMERICAN JOURNAL OF MEDICINE
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Book Reviews
Diagnosis of Viral and Rickettsial Infections. Frank Horsfall, M.D., Editor. 153 pages. New York, 1949. Columbia University Press. Price $3.75.
This small volume presents to the clini- cian a concise and lucid survey of recent advances made by various investigators in viral and rickettsial infections. The thirty- two diseases included are discussed by well known authorities who have carried on original research in their respective fields. Available data concerning the pathogenic agent of each infection, its effect on the host and the immune responses of the host are summarized. The symposium includes labo- ratory descriptions of infectious mono- nucleosis, infectious hepatitis and atypical pneumonia, in addition to diseases of known etiology.
It is unfortunate that the theoretic im- plications raised by two new antiviral and antirickettsial agents, aureomycin@ and chloramphenicol, @ developed too late to be included in the volume.
The laboratory worker is dependent upon the clinician for the finding of human infec- tions and for their proper follow-up. This book is recommended to all who encounter acute infectious diseases, so that they may more readily utilize the constantly expand- ing laboratory resources which are available to them.
C.D.G.
688
Hematology. 1st ed., 915 pages. Cyrus C. Sturgis, M.D., Springfield, Ill., 1948. Charles C. Thomas. Price $12.50.
In this new textbook hematology is presented entirely from the point of view of pathologic states, beginning with anemias and including hemorrhagic diseases, white cell dyscrasias and allied lymphomatous states. A chapter is devoted to marrow puncture, a procedure which is now being used more widely. Laboratory procedures are not considered in detail, perhaps wisely, since they can be found elset\ here.
The amount of space given to historical aspects is unusual in modern monographs; the reason for this given by Dr. Sturgis in his preface is that “a scholarly knowledge of any branch of medicine is based upon a clear understanding of the principal ad- vances and their sequential development . . . . ” The historical accounts are long, but are valuable and delightful to the reader.
In stressing clinicah aspects of hematology the author has drawn heavily on his long experience in the University of Michigan Hospital. Treatment is presented thoroughly and clearly. The use of large type in the text, and especially in outlines and classifi- cations, makes reading easier. Placement of the references at the foot of the page is a convenience to the reader.
R.A.K.
AMERICAN JOURNAL OF MEDICINE
