Short description
Focusing on the field of infectious disease, this work provides a comprehensive description of the mechanisms of microbial infection and the pathogenesis of infectious disease. It brings together molecular biology, pathology, and immunology to explain the mechanisms for spread, immune response, and recovery.
Long description
This fifth edition offers a picture of the global burden of infectious diseases. It examines combination vaccines and the promise of edible vaccines; the spread of antibiotic resistance genes among bacteria; the molecular biology, pathogenesis and origin of HIV1 and 2; and work on papillomaviruses, herpes viruses, BSE and variant CJD
Review
This book should be in every medical library... --POSTGRADUATE MEDICAL JOURNAL Praise for Previous Editions This is an outstanding book of high scholarship of much interest to immunologists, microbiologists, pathologists and all those concerned with infectious diseases. --MOLECULAR MEDICINE TODAY A splendidly imaginative book which will become a trusty companion for many of us. --THE LANCET A short but comprehensive description of the mechanisms of infectious disease in an eminently readable form suitable for undergraduates in medicine, veterinary medicine and microbiology. An excellent book which should be read by teachers, students and research workers. --NEW SCIENTIST In bringing this material together clearly, in one short thoughtful volume, Professor Mims offers the student a chance to acquire a sound appreciation of the infectious process. --BRITISH MEDICAL JOURNAL It remains excellent value for money and will I am sure long continue to be a standard text. --JOURNAL OF MEDICAL MICROBIOLOGY Clear, well-written text including tables, and impressive schematic drawings. --EXPERIMENTAL PATHOLOGY