Covers the foundation concepts of immunology and their application to the real world of diseases and health. * Examines the basic molecular and cellular components of the immune system relative to the pathogenesis and prevention of infectious diseases. * Concentrates on the way in which the immune system is critical to the pathogenesis and prevention of infectious diseases. * Focuses on primary and acquired immunodeficiency and immune system dysregulation as causes of pathology. * Includes examples and illustrations that depict basic immunologic processes in conjunction with their role in infectious or other diseases.


This title is published by the American Society for Microbiology Press and distributed by Taylor and Francis in rest of world territories.