Infectious Diseases category: 1139 books
by Robert M. Gullberg, MD., FACP
Language: English
Release Date: February 20, 2015
Language: English
Release Date: February 20, 2015
Updated on a regular basis, this e-book contains practical advice for all international travelers! It has up-to-date advice on all important topics for travel including: immunizations, immunization reference chart, costs of vaccines and prescriptions, routine travel advice on water purification and...
Medical Microbiology E-Book
A Guide to Microbial Infections
Language: English
Release Date: January 13, 2018
Medical microbiology concerns the nature, distribution and activities of microbes and their impact on health and wellbeing. In spite of the introduction of many antimicrobial agents and immunisations, we continue to face major challenges in combatting infection, not least the gathering crisis in antimicrobial...
Human Immunodeficiency Virus type 1 (HIV-1) and Breastfeeding
Science, Research Advances, and Policy
Language: English
Release Date: March 28, 2012
The HIV pandemic continues to levy a heavy burden on the human race world-wide. The estimated number of people who became newly infected with HIV in 2009 was 2.6 million; most of these individuals live in Sub-Saharan Africa, followed by India and Southeast Asia. An estimated 370,000 new cases of pediatric...
Staphylococcus aureus
Microbiology, Pathology, Immunology, Therapy and Prophylaxis
Language: English
Release Date: January 24, 2018
This volume offers a comprehensive overview of basic and applied aspects of Staphylococcus aureus, which is one of the most important human pathogens. It includes sixteen chapters that address the microbiology and immunology of S. aureus, the pathology of its key manifestations, and the current standard...
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Language: English
Release Date: December 6, 2012
Language: English
Release Date: December 6, 2012
Leukocyte adhesion molecules have been the subject of intense basic and preclinical research. Results from clinical trials obtained sofar with antibodies directed towards these surface proteins offer promise for the prevention of graft rejection and effective treatment of acute and chronic inflammatory...
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Language: English
Release Date: August 21, 2018
Language: English
Release Date: August 21, 2018
Spirochetes comprise a fascinating group of bacteria. Although diverse in terms of their habitat, ecology and infectivity for vertebrate and non-vertebrate hosts, they are often considered together because of their similar cellular morphologies. This volume brings together an international group of...
Molecular Parasitology
Protozoan Parasites and their Molecules
Language: English
Release Date: October 20, 2016
In the past years, genome projects for numerous human parasites have been completed and now allow first in depth comparisons and evolutionary conclusions. The genomes of parasites reflect the coevolution with their host, metabolic capacities depending on their respective habitat in the host. Gut parasites...
Viruses and Human Cancer
From Basic Science to Clinical Prevention
Language: English
Release Date: September 6, 2013
Research on oncogenic viruses and related human cancers has advanced rapidly in the past decade. Most articles, however, focus on a specific oncogenic virus and cancer. There is consequently a need for a comprehensive, up-to-date monograph that offers broad and integrated knowledge. Viruses and Human...
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Language: English
Release Date: March 9, 2013
Language: English
Release Date: March 9, 2013
Bacillus anthracis causes anthrax in all mammals, including humans. Depending upon the route of entry of B. anthracis spores, infection can result in cutaneous lesions, which are readily treatable with antibiotics, or systemic lethal disease, which is nearly always fatal. The continuing worldwide...
Malaria
Immune Response to Infection and Vaccination
Language: English
Release Date: January 12, 2017
Currently, malaria kills more than 300,000 people per year, making it a top priority of world leaders and international organizations, who are working towards implementing and coordinating efforts to eradicate this disease. An effective malaria vaccine is recognized as the key element that will decide...
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Language: English
Release Date: October 24, 2017
Language: English
Release Date: October 24, 2017
This volume reviews the current state of research on the IgM antibody and its multiple receptors and binding proteins. Interactions of the IgM ligands with these molecules are important for protection against infections as a first line of defense, as well as for regulation of immune responses to pathogens...
Treatment and Prevention of Malaria
Antimalarial Drug Chemistry, Action and Use
Language: English
Release Date: January 5, 2012
Malaria has defeated previous efforts at eradication and remains a massive global public health problem despite being readily preventable and treatable. It is a devastating disease that also extracts huge economic costs from the poorest countries in endemic regions.
Starting with an overview...
by Margaret Kielian, Karl Maramorosch, Thomas Mettenleiter
Language: English
Release Date: March 17, 2016
Language: English
Release Date: March 17, 2016
Published since 1953, Advances in Virus Research covers a diverse range of in-depth reviews, providing a valuable overview of the current field of virology.
Contain contributions from leading authorities
Informs and updates on all the latest developments in the field of virology
Injury Research
Theories, Methods, and Approaches
Language: English
Release Date: January 7, 2012
Injury is recognized as a major public health issue worldwide. In most countries, injury is the leading cause of death and disability for children and young adults age 1 to 39 years. Each year in the United States, injury claims about 170,000 lives and results in over 30 million emergency room visits...