Full Description
Mims' Pathogenesis of Infectious Disease is the landmark book in the field of infectious disease. The new, revised edition of this work provides a comprehensive, up-to-date description of the mechanisms of microbial infection and the pathogenesis of infectious disease. Presented in a clear, accessible style, it deals in an integrated manner with the spectrum of microorganisms, describing the factors common to all infectious diseases. Molecular biology, pathology, and immunology are brought together to explain the mechanisms for spread, immune response, and recovery.
Contents
1. General Principles2. Attachment to and Entry of Microorganisms into the Body3. Events occurring Immediately After the Entry of the Microorganism4. The Encounter with the Phagocytic Cell and the Microbe's Answers5. The Spread of Microbes through the Body6. The Immune Response to infection7. Microbial Strategies in Relation to the Immune Response8. Mechanisms of Cell and Tissue Damage9. Recovery from Infection10. Failure to Eliminate Microbe11. Host and microbial factors influencing Susceptibility12. Vaccines and how they work
