New Approaches for the Generation and Analysis of Microbial Typing Data

New Approaches for the Generation and Analysis of Microbial Typing Data
By L. Dijkshoorn, K.J. Towner, M. Struelens

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* Hardcover: 372 pages
* Publisher: Elsevier Science; 1st edition (July 1, 2001)
* Language: English
* ISBN-10: 044450740X

Book Description
Rapid molecular identification and typing of micro-organisms is extremely important in efforts to monitor the geographical spread of virulent, epidemic or antibiotic-resistant pathogens. It has become a mainstay of integrated hospital infection control service. In addition, numerous industrial and biotechnological applications require the study of the diversity of organisms. Conventional phenotypic identification and typing methods have long been the mainstay of microbial population and epidemiological studies, but such methods often lack adequate discrimination and their use is normally confined to the group of organisms for which they were originally devised. Molecular fingerprinting methods have flourished in recent years and many of these new methods can be applied to numerous different organisms for a variety of purposes. Standardisation of these methods is vitally important. In addition, the generation of large numbers of complex fingerprint profiles requires that a computer-assisted strategy is used for the formation and analysis of databases. The purpose of this book is to describe the best fingerprinting methods that are currently available and the computer-assisted strategies that can be used for analysis and exchange of data between laboratories.

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Primary Immunodeficiency Diseases: Definition, Diagnosis, and Management

Primary Immunodeficiency Diseases: Definition, Diagnosis, and Management
By Nima Rezaei, Luigi D. Notarangelo, Asghar Aghamohammadi

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* Paperback: 358 pages
* Publisher: Springer; 1 edition (September 2008)
* Language: English
* ISBN-10: 354078537X

Book Description
Primary immunodeficiency disorders (PID) are a heterogeneous group of rare inherited conditions, caused by defects of different components of the immune system, and characterized by an unusual increased susceptibility to infections and a predisposition to autoimmunity and malignancy. As of different clinical and laboratory features of these disorders, PID involves different specialities and sub-specialities in addition to general practitioners. As of an increased trend in recognition and characterization of new types of PID, there is a need for all physicians to be aware about such disorders. This book would be a practical book, describe the definition, etiology, clinical manifestations, diagnosis and management of all PID to increase awareness of all physicians regarding such disorders. This book would also provide excellent guidelines for diagnosis and treatment of patients, which are useful in clinical assistance to all patients and better health planning.

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