Main description:

This new edition has been fully revised to provide the most up to date information in the field of immunology.

Beginning with a brief history of the subject, the following chapters cover all aspects of immunology, from basic immunity and antigens, to immunodeficiency disorders including HIV, tumour immunology, and transplantation immunology.

This concise second edition is highly illustrated with detailed graphics, colour diagrams, charts and tables, and each chapter features study questions and suggestions for further reading.

Key points

Fully revised, second edition, providing latest information on complete field of immunology
Highly illustrated with graphics, diagrams, charts and tables
Study questions and further reading suggestions included in each chapter
Previous edition published in 2007

Contents:

A Short History of Immunology
Host-microbe Relationship and Disease Process
Immunity
Antigen
Antigen Recognition Molecules
Antigen-antibody Reactions
Complement System
Cells and Tissues of the Immune System
Immune Response
Immunological Tolerance
Hypersensitivity
Autoimmunity
Immunodeficiency Disorders
Tumor Immunology
Transplantation Immunology
Immunohematology
Immunoprophylaxis Vaccines
Immunity in Parasitic, Viral, Bacterial and Fungal Infections