Mycobacteria: II Chemotherapy Softcover Repri Edition Contributor(s): Gangadharam, Pattisapu R. J. (Author), Jenkins, P. a. (Author) |
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ISBN: 1461575133 ISBN-13: 9781461575139 Publisher: Springer OUR PRICE: $52.24 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: December 2012 |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - Gardening - Science | Life Sciences - Zoology - General - Medical | Infectious Diseases |
Dewey: 571.31 |
Series: Chapman & Hall Medical Microbiology |
Physical Information: 0.92" H x 6" W x 9" (1.33 lbs) 436 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. |