Immunology of Infectious Diseases

Author: Zhu Liping Xie [USA] A. Xie [USA] R. Ahmad
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Publish Date: 2005-06-01
Features: There are already many excellent textbooks and review articles on immunology, virology, parasitology, medical microbiology, and infectious diseases. So, what does this book discuss? The feature of this book lies in its in-depth discussion of the general mechanisms of interaction between pathogens and hosts from both the pathogen and host perspectives. The book is divided into 8 parts and 30 chapters. Part 1 explains the basic knowledge of pathogens such as bacteria, fungi, parasites, and viruses; Part 2 mainly introduces the evolution of the host defense system in anti-infective immune responses; Parts 3 and 4 provide detailed elaborations on innate immunity and acquired immunity, respectively; Part 5 explains autoimmune responses resulting from infection, as well as the pathology and pathogenesis of bacterial infections, parasitic diseases, and viral infections; Part 6 explains the escape and latency mechanisms of various pathogenic microorganisms; Part 7 introduces immunogenetics; the final part discusses immune interference with two examples—tuberculosis and AIDS. The feature of this book lies in its in-depth discussion of the general mechanisms of interaction between pathogens and hosts from both the pathogen and host perspectives. This unconventional perspective will bridge the gap between research on infectious diseases and immunology. The book is suitable for researchers in the fields of infectious diseases and immunology, as well as for advanced undergraduate and graduate students in related disciplines. The book is divided into 8 parts and 30 chapters. Part 1 explains the basic knowledge of pathogens such as bacteria, fungi, parasites, and viruses; Part 2 mainly introduces the evolution of the host defense system in anti-infective immune responses; Parts 3 and 4 provide detailed elaborations on innate immunity and acquired immunity, respectively; Part 5 explains autoimmune responses resulting from infection, as well as the pathology and pathogenesis of bacterial infections, parasitic diseases, and viral infections; Part 6 explains the escape and latency mechanisms of various pathogenic microorganisms; Part 7 introduces immunogenetics; the final part discusses immune interference with two examples—tuberculosis and AIDS.