Intracellular Pathogens II
| Author | : Guy H. Palmer |
| Publisher | : American Society for Microbiology Press |
| Total Pages | : 646 |
| Release | : 2012-09-15 |
| ISBN-10 | : 9781555816773 |
| ISBN-13 | : 1555816770 |
| Rating | : 4/5 (770 Downloads) |
Download or read book Intracellular Pathogens II written by Guy H. Palmer and published by American Society for Microbiology Press. This book was released on 2012-09-15 with total page 646 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A current review of basic research on Rickettsiales biology and pathogenesis in one comprehensive volume. • Details the scientific knowledge about how these obligate intracellular bacteria invade, survive and replicate inside eukaryotic cells. • Describes the spectrum of disease caused by an infection and the role of vectors in transmission. • Discusses protective and pathologic immune responses and establishment of persistent infection. • Describes the latest developments including genomics and progress in vaccine development. • Serves as a significant research book for scientists, physicians, medical students, public health professionals, epidemiologists, biocomputational scientists and government policy makers.
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