Clinical Aspects of Immunology

During the past 25 years there have been great changes in the field of immunology. The mysterious biological reactions of antigens and antibodies are now described in precise terms of molecular structure and chemical combination. The electron microscope reveals the form and structure of viruses formerly described as ultramicroscopic, and fluorescent labels cause antigens and antibodies in the tissues to shine like neon lights. Coincidentally with these remarkable technical advances, immunology has developed from a branch of bacteriology into a vital part of general biology contributing to our understanding of life processes. This volume presents in clear and concise terms the present and prospective clinical applications of these developments. As pointed out by Carl Prausnitz in the foreword, the book is suitable to bring up to date a "Rip Van Winkle" immunologist who has slept through the past half century. It will be equally useful to the physician whose last