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Infection and Autoimmunity, 2nd ed. by
Autoimmune diseases are conditions where the immune system attacks the body organs instead of foreign invaders. This book deals with the various mechanisms by which infectious agents can trigger autoimmunity such as molecular mimicry and polyclonal activation. An overview is given with regard to bacteria, viruses, and parasites associated with autoimmunity, and a summary is given on classical autoimmune diseases and the infecting agents that can induce them. Includes completely updated and new chapters Brings the reader up to date and allows easy access to individual topics in one place Identifies infectious agents as pathogenic or protective in many autoimmune diseases
ISBN: 9780444632722Publication Date: 2015-01-27
Mims' Medical Microbiology and Immunology, 7th ed. by
The seventh edition of Mims’ Medical Microbiology and Immunology continues to present the interaction between infectious disease and host response as a give-and-take conflict. Recognition of Cedric Mims’s founding contribution and continued interest in this work is seen not only in the title but in his thoughts as expressed in the forewords to both this seventh and the previous edition.
Overall, this edition benefits from significant revision in multiple areas. The introductory chapters continue to present fundamental principles of infectious agents and host defences, including the recognized importance of the human microbiota. Special attention is given to emerging infectious diseases (e.g. SARS-CoV-2, Mpox, Candida auris ) and the dynamics of persistence and spread in patient populations. Subsequent chapters present major updates in the general principles behind the infectious agent—immune response conflict, followed by a chapter-specific consideration of system-oriented conflict scenarios. Final chapters provide a revised consideration of issues affecting diagnosis and control of the conflict, especially centering on newer molecular (i.e. DNA sequence-based) approaches.
ISBN: 9780323937252
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Stiehm's Immune Deficiencies, 2d ed. by
Stiehm's Immune Deficiencies: Inborn Errors in Immunity, Second Edition, is ideal for physicians and other caregivers who specialize in immunology, allergies, infectious diseases and pulmonary medicine. It provides a validated source of information for care delivery to patients, covering approaches to diagnosis that use both new genetic information and emphasize screening strategies. Management has changed dramatically over the past five years, so approaches to infection and autoimmunity are emphasized in an effort to improve outcomes and disseminate new information on the uses of targeted therapy.
ISBN: 9780128167687Publication Date: 2020-07-24
