Mycobacteria: I Basic Aspects Biosis La 10/97 Edition Contributor(s): Gangadharam, Pattisapu R. J. (Author), Jenkins, P. a. (Author) |
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ISBN: 0412054515 ISBN-13: 9780412054518 Publisher: Springer OUR PRICE: $208.99 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: October 1997 |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - Science | Life Sciences - Microbiology - Medical | Microbiology - Medical | Infectious Diseases |
Dewey: 571.31 |
LCCN: 97003970 |
Series: Mycobacteria Vol. 1 |
Physical Information: 1.18" H x 6.22" W x 9.31" (1.81 lbs) 420 pages |
Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
Publisher Description: Mycobacteria is divided into two volumes. The first volume deals with the basic biology of mycobacteria. With its emphasis on the state of the art outlook, this volume includes taxonomy and molecular biology of mycobacteria, modern approaches for detection of mycobacteria, and immunology and immunization against tuberculosis. The second volume covers drug trestments for mycobacteria anad tuberculosis. It outlines trends of discovery and development of chemotherapy, starting from the mid-50's to present day uses of chemotherapy in treating AIDS, drug-resistant tuberculosis, and other non-tuberculosis mycobacterial diseases. |