Description
Exploring the immunologic concerns of both large and small animals, Veterinary Immunology,11th Edition is the only complete resource on immunology for veterinary practitioners. This new edition has been meticulously updated to continue its trend of incorporating the latest advances and topics in the field. It features a straightforward presentation of basic immunologic principles along with thorough and timely information on the most significant immunologic diseases and responses seen in domestic animals. Vibrant images and wealth of clinical examples give you a better understanding of complex topics and concepts and how they come in to play during professional practice.- NEW! Completely updated content covers the latest advances and topics in veterinary immunology, including cutting-edge information on drugs for the immune system, antibodies, vaccines, cancer immunology, and much more.- NEW! Enhanced ebook version, included with every new print purchase, features flashcards and enhanced animations, plus access to all the text, figures, and references, with the ability to search, customize content, make notes and highlights, and have content read aloud.- Comprehensive coverage clearly explains the general principles of immunology and provides information on the most significant immunologic diseases and immunologic responses seen in domestic animals.- A wealth of clinical examples show how principles are applied in the clinical setting.
Table of Contents
1. Surviving in a Microbial World2. Innate Immunity: How to Detect Invaders3. Humoral Innate Immunity: Inflammation4. Humoral Innate Immunity: Antimicrobial Peptides5. Humoral Innate Immunity: The Complement System6. Cellular Innate Immunity: Leukocytes7. Cellular Innate Immunity: Macrophages and Recovery from Inflammation8. Sickness: The Body's Innate Responses9. How Immune Cells Communicate: Cytokines and Their Receptors10. Antigens: Triggers of Adaptive Immunity11. Dendritic Cells, Antigen Processing, and Presentation12. The Major Histocompatibility Complex13. Lymphoid Organs: Their Structure and Functions14. Lymphocytes15. Helper T Cells: Diverse Responses to Antigens16. B Cells and Their Response to Antigens17. Antibodies: Soluble Antigen Receptors18. How Antigen-Binding Receptors Are Made19. T Cells and the Destruction of Intracellular Invaders20. Innate Lymphoid Cells21. Regulation of Adaptive Immunity22. The Microbiota and the Immune System23. Immunity on Body Surfaces24. Immunity in the Fetus and Newborn25. Vaccines and Their Production26. The Use of Vaccines27. Immunity to Bacteria and Fungi28. Immunity to Viruses29. Immunity to Parasites30. Mast Cell– and Eosinophil-Mediated Hypersensitivity31. Selected Allergic Diseases32. Red Cell Antigens and Antibody-Mediated Hypersensitivity33. Immune Complexes and Neutrophil-Mediated Hypersensitivity34. T Cell–Mediated Hypersensitivities35. Organ Graft Rejection and Pregnancy36. Tumor Immunology and Immunotherapy37. Autoimmune Diseases and the Loss of Tolerance38. Selected Organ-Specific Autoimmune Diseases39. Selected Immune-Mediated Inflammatory Diseases40. Primary Immunodeficiency Diseases41. Secondary Immunological Defects42. Drugs and Other Agents That Affect the Immune System43. Immunodiagnostic Methods
