Infection and Immunity - Couverture souple

Playfair, J. H. L.; Bancroft, Greg

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 0199264953 ISBN 13 : 9780199264957

Editeur : Oxford University Press, 2004

Synopsis

Our immune system is a complex network of cells continually working against a barrage of attack from our environment to, quite literally, save our lives. But how do our bodies protect us from the bacteria, and other potentially life-threatening organisms, that surround us every day? "Infection and Immunity, Second Edition" explains how, in the lucid, accessible style for which John Playfair is well known. Together with Greg Bancroft, an expert in infectious diseases, Playfair describes the main causes of infection that our bodies have to battle against - from bacteria to viruses - and explains the intricate and fascinating way that our bodies respond to infection - from detection of these potentially dangerous organisms, to their ultimate elimination. 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. All the figures from the book will be available to download free from the companion web site.

A propos du livre

Présentation de l'éditeur

Our immune system is a complex network of cells continually working against a barrage of attack from our environment quite literally to save our lives. But how do our bodies protect us from the bacteria, and other potentially life-threatening organisms, that surround us every day? Infection and Immunity, third edition, explains how, in the lucid, accessible style for which John Playfair is renowned. Together with Greg Bancroft, an expert in infectious diseases, Playfair 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. Online Resource Centre The Online Resource Centre features · Figures from the book, ready to download (for registered adopters) - Hyperlinks to primary literature articles cited in the text

Revue de presse

Few books are available that are suitable for a course that integrates microbiology and immunology, but this one succeeds in explaining the immune system and its role in host defense very well. Immunology is a rapidly advancing discipline and this third edition is a welcome update. (Doodys reviews)

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Oxford University Press
• Date d'édition: 2004
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 0199264953
• ISBN 13: 9780199264957
• Reliure: Broché
• Numéro d'édition: 2
• Nombre de pages: 328
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
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