| Virulence Mechanisms of Bacterial Pathogens Contributor(s): Brogden, Kim A. (Editor), Minion, F. Chris (Editor), Cornick, Nancy (Editor) |
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ISBN: 1555814697 ISBN-13: 9781555814694 Publisher: ASM Press OUR PRICE: $113.95 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: August 2007 Annotation: This book presents entirely new material on this issue in a ground-breaking overview of the latest knowledge. Internationally recognized authorities explain the wide variety of mechanisms used by bacterial pathogens to cause disease, and then summarize proven strategies for overcoming bacterial virulence mechanisms. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Medical | Infectious Diseases |
| Dewey: 616.904 |
| LCCN: 2007027072 |
| Physical Information: 0.9" H x 10.18" W x 7.21" (1.58 lbs) 349 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: A ground-breaking overview of how bacterial pathogens cause disease.Explains the wide variety of mechanisms used by bacterial pathogens and summarizes proven strategies for overcoming them. Reviews the pathogenesis of bacterial diseases and mechanisms of host-pathogen interactions for non-specialists and advanced students in the fields of bacteriology and immunology. Provides an essential source of the latest information on the mechanisms of bacterial pathogens and also serves as a textbook for graduate courses on bacterial pathogenesis. Serves as a resource for specialists in bacterial pathogenicity, such as molecular biologists, physician scientists, dental scientists, veterinarians, molecular biologists, industry researchers, and technicians. |