Mims' Pathogenesis of Infectious Disease - Softcover

Nash, Anthony A.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0124982654 ISBN 13: 9780124982659

Publisher: Academic Press, 2000

Synopsis

Mims' Pathogenesis of Infectious Disease is the landmark book in the field of infectious disease. The new, revised edition of this work provides a comprehensive, up-to-date description of the mechanisms of microbial infection and the pathogenesis of infectious disease. Presented in a clear, accessible style, it deals in an integrated manner with the spectrum of microorganisms, describing the factors common to all infectious diseases. Molecular biology, pathology, and immunology are brought together to explain the mechanisms for spread, immune response, and recovery.

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About the Author

Professor Tony Nash is Head of Department of Veterinary Pathology and Group Leader and Director of the Centre for Infectious Diseases at the Roslin Institute, University of Edinburgh, UK. The Roslin Institute is the foremost research institute for livestock genetics and genomics in the UK and a major player in international research in this area. Dr. Nash has published over 100 papers in peer reviewed journals, is a Fellow of the Royal Society of Edinburgh and of the United Kingdom Academy of Medical Sciences, and is a member of the Society for General Microbiology, Council of the Society for General Microbiology, British Society of Immunology, and of the Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council.

From the Back Cover

Just as the virologist has to study not only the virus itself but also the cell and its response to infection, so the student of infectious disease must understand the body's response to infection as well as the properties of the invading microbe. An understanding of pathogenesis is vital in our continuing battle against infectious diseases and for the development of new treatment and preventative strategies.
The new revised edition of this unique and highly readable work describes the mechanisms by which invading microbes cause disease and how the body reacts in defence. Principles are clearly explained, using examples from bacterial, parasitic, viral and fungal infections.
New features include:
* Microbial gene sequencing
* Role of bacterial virulence factors in vivo
* Latest data on tuberculosis - the number one infectious disease worldwide
* Role of pathogenic cytokines
* Significance of toxins
* An update on vaccines, prions, immune evasion, microbial ligands and receptors
Now regarded as a classic, Mim's Pathogenesis of Infectious Disease continues to be essential reading for all microbiology, infectious disease, immunology and pathology students at undergraduate and postgraduate levels, medical students and those new to the field.

Edition details

• Publisher: Academic Press
• Publication date: 2000
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0124982654
• ISBN 13: 9780124982659
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 5
• Number of pages: 492