Legionella Pneumophila: Pathogenesis and Immunity

Legionella Pneumophila: Pathogenesis and Immunity (Infectious Agents and Pathogenesis)
by Paul Hoffman (Editor), Herman Friedman (Editor), Mauro Bendinelli (Editor)

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* Hardcover: 364 pages
* Publisher: Springer; 1 edition (September 27, 2007)
* Language: English
* ISBN-10: 0387708952

Book Description
Legionella pneumophila is an emerging human pathogen that resides in natural environments as a parasite of freshwater. There have been new developments in this field including the publication of three whole genome sequences, the discovery of a developmental cycle and novel cyst-like highly infectious form, and the bacteria have been used as a probe for macrophage cellular function to unravel fundamental new knowledge in the area of cellular biology. Legionella has also become a model system for the study of innate as well as adaptive immunity. Information on Legionella continues to increase in the U.S. and abroad. Columbia University has started the first Legionella Genome Project with a multi-million dollar grant from the NIH. In addition, The European Working Group for Legionella infections was formed in 1986. Members are scientists with an interest in improving knowledge and information on the clinical and environmental aspects of legionnaires' disease through developments in diagnosis, management and treatment of the disease. The volume brings together all of the lastest research on this pathogen, the interest in which is rapidly growing.

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Encyclopedia of Infectious Diseases: Modern Methodologies

Encyclopedia of Infectious Diseases: Modern Methodologies
by Michel Tibayrenc (Editor)

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* Hardcover: 747 pages
* Publisher: Wiley; 1 edition (July 27, 2007)
* Language: English
* ISBN-10: 0471657328

Book Description
Discover how the application of novel multidisciplinary, integrative approaches and technologies are dramatically changing our understanding of the pathogenesis of infectious diseases and their treatments. Each article presents the state of the science, with a strong emphasis on new and emerging medical applications.
The Encyclopedia of Infectious Diseases is organized into five parts. The first part examines current threats such as AIDS, malaria, SARS, and influenza. The second part addresses the evolution of pathogens and the relationship between human genetic diversity and the spread of infectious diseases. The next two parts highlight the most promising uses of molecular identification, vector control, satellite detection, surveillance, modeling, and high-throughput technologies. The final part explores specialized topics of current concern, including bioterrorism, world market and infectious diseases, and antibiotics for public health.

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