Pulmonary Infections and Immunity
Published on 30. June 1994
Book
Hardback
XXI, 355 pages
978-0-306-44609-2 (ISBN)
Description
Presenting the basic concepts and clinical implications of respiratory infection, with special emphasis on the role of the immune system, the field's leading researchers contribute detailed chapters on most of the major pathogenic and opportunistic bacteria, fungi, and viruses. Their work will stimulate new research by microbiologists and immunologists, teach clinicians the interaction between microorganisms and the host, and provide health professionals with information necessary to evaluate public health procedures.
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Series
Edition
1994 ed.
Language
English
Place of publication
New York
United States
Publishing group
Springer Science+Business Media
Target group
College/higher education
Professional and scholarly
Research
Illustrations
XXI, 355 p.
Dimensions
Height: 241 mm
Width: 160 mm
Thickness: 26 mm
Weight
733 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-306-44609-2 (9780306446092)
DOI
10.1007/978-1-4899-1063-9
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Content
1. Defense Mechanisms of the Respiratory Tract.- 2. The Immunology of Pneumococcal Pneumonia.- 3. Pulmonary Infections Caused by Lancefield Group A Beta-Hemolytic Streptococcus.- 4. Pulmonary Infections Caused by Haemophilus influenzae.- 5. Klebsiella Pneumonia.- 6. Legionella pneumophila.- 7. Anaerobic Bacterial Infections of the Lung.- 8. Immunology of M. tuberculosis and Other Mycobacteria.- 9. Bordetella pertussis.- 10. Coxiella burnetii and Q Fever.- 11. The Chlamydial Pneumonias.- 12. Histoplasma capsulatum.- 13. Blastomyces dermatitidis and Paracoccidioides brasiliensis.- 14. The Immunology of Coccidioidomycosis.- 15. Pulmonary Cryptococcosis: Pathophysiological and Clinical Characteristics.- 16. Influenza Viruses.- 17. Parainfluenza Viruses.- 18. Varicella-Zoster Virus.