Infection and Immunity

Bancroft, Gregory, Playfair, John

ISBN 10: 0199206732 / ISBN 13: 9780199206735

Published by Oxford University Press, Incorporated, 2008

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Synopsis:

Infection and Immunity, third edition, describes the main causes of infection that our bodies have to battle against - from bacteria to viruses, fungi to protozoa - and explains the intricate and fascinating ways that our bodies respond to infection - from detection of these potentially dangerous organisms, to their ultimate elimination.

Presenting a fully-rounded, perfectly-balanced overview of the field, the book also explains how diseases spread, and what measures we can take to control this spread - from vaccination to increased awareness through public health initiatives.

With examples of infectious diseases from across the world, Infection and Immunity is perfect for biomedical science, bioscience and microbiology students who need to understand what causes infection, and how our immune systems respond.

About the Author:
Professor John Playfair was formerly Chairman of the Department of Immunology at University College London Medical School. Dr Gregory Bancroft is based at the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine.

Bibliographic Details

Title: Infection and Immunity
Publisher: Oxford University Press, Incorporated
Publication Date: 2008
Binding: Soft cover
Condition: Good
Edition: 3rd Edition