Oysters and Disease is a scientific book written by William Abbott Herdman in 1899. The book is a detailed account of the author's observations on the normal and pathological histology and bacteriology of oysters. The author discusses the anatomy and physiology of oysters, their immune system, and the various diseases that affect them. The book also explores the role of bacteria in oyster diseases, including the discovery of Vibrio parahaemolyticus,...