Legionella Pneumophila: Pathogenesis and Immunity

Häftad, Engelska, 2010

Del i serien Infectious Agents and Pathogenesis

1 669 kr

Beställningsvara. Skickas inom 10-15 vardagar. Fri frakt över 249 kr.

Beskrivning

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.

Produktinformation

Utgivningsdatum:2010-11-25
Mått:155 x 235 x 13 mm
Vikt:353 g
Format:Häftad
Språk:Engelska
Serie:Infectious Agents and Pathogenesis
Antal sidor:208
Förlag:Springer-Verlag New York Inc.
ISBN:9781441943651

Utforska kategorier

Recensioner i media

From the reviews: "This small book ... starts with information on the bacterial genome and ends with the review of an effective immune response to infection. This book will serve to update the scientific and medical community with information that will allow for the rapid detection and treatment of ... infections. ... The audience for this book includes clinicians, laboratory personnel, and scientists ... . This compact reference full of good information ... is easy to read and allows for quick retrieval of desired information." (Rebecca T. Horvat, Doody's Review Service, August, 2008)

Innehållsförteckning

Legionella pneumophila Pathogenesis: Lessons Learned from Genomics.- Iron Assimilation and Type II Protein Secretion.- The Dot/Icm Type IVB Secretion System.- Life Cycle, Growth Cycles and Developmental Cycle of Legionella pneumophila.- Legionella in the Environment.- Regulation of the Legionella pneumophila Life Cycle.- Microbial Physiology.- Legionnaires’ Disease—Clinical Picture.- Legionella pneumophila:Innate and Adaptive Immunity.- Nonspecific Stimulation of Immunity Against Legionella.- Interaction of Legionella pneumophila with Amoeba.