Our immune system is a complex network of cells
continually battling against a barrage of attacks from
our environment, quite literally to save our lives. But
what protects us from the potentially life-threatening
microorganisms that surround us every day? In the lucid,
accessible style for which John Playfair is renowned,
and together with Greg Bancroft, an expert in infectious
diseases, Infection and Immunity explains how our immune
system defends us. The authors describe the main causes
of infection that our bodies have to battle against -
from bacteria to viruses, fungi to protozoa - and
explains the intricate and fascinating ways in which we
respond, from detection of potentially dangerous
organisms to their ultimate elimination - sometimes,
unfortunately, suffering new pathological symptoms in
the process. Presenting a fully-rounded, well-balanced
overview of the field, the book also explains how
diseases spread, and what measures we can take to
control this spread - from vaccination to increasing
awareness through public health initiatives. With
examples of infectious diseases from across the world,
Infection and Immunity is the ideal text for biomedical
science, bioscience, and microbiology students who need
to understand the basics of what causes infection, and
how our immune systems respond. Online Resource Centre
The Online Resource Centre to acompany the book
features: For students: * Multiple choice questions to
check your understanding as you progress through the
text For registered adopters of the book: * Figures from
the book, ready to download |
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