Handbuch der Haut-und Geschlechtskrankheiten

Abstract

We are glad to welcome another volume of this monumental work. This volume, part 1 of volume 15, is devoted to the morphology and biology of<i>Spirochaeta pallida</i>and to experimental syphilis. Part 2 of this volume will deal with the etiology and general pathology of syphilis. The completeness with which the subject is covered is indicated by the extent of its consideration. To morphology and biology are given 115 pages; to experimental syphilis, 285 pages. The literature on the morphology and biology of<i>Spirochaeta pallida</i>occupies twenty closely printed pages; the literature on experimental syphilis occupies twelve pages. The subject of<i>Spirochaeta pallida</i>is handled by Prof. Erich Hoffmann of Bonn and Docent Edmund Hofmann of Frankfort. The selection of these men, especially Erich Hoffmann, is particularly desirable, because Erich Hoffmann of all men is entitled to write on this subject. His part begins with a fascinating history leading