Principles of bacterial pathogenesis / edited by Eduardo A. Groisman.

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Groisman, Eduardo Abraham, 1956-

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Bacterial diseases--Pathogenesis.

Bacterial diseases.

Physical Description:

xvi, 826 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 24 cm

Other Title:

Bacterial pathogenesis

Place of Publication:

San Diego, Calif. : Academic Press, [2001]

Summary:

Principles of Bacterial Pathogenesis presents a molecular perspective on a select group of bacterial pathogens by having the leaders of the field present their perspective in a clear and authoritative manner. Each chapter contains a comprehensive review devoted to a single pathogen. Several chapters include work from authors outside the pathogenesis field, providing general perspectives on the evolution, regulation, and secretion of virulence and determinants. Key Features * Explains the basic principles of bacterial pathogenesis * Covers diverse aspects integrating regulation, cellular microbiology and evolution of microbial disease of humans * Discusses current strategies for the identification of virulence determinants and the methods used by microbes to deliver virulence factors * Presents authoritative treatises of the major disease microorganisms

Notes:

Includes index.

Includes bibliographical references.

ISBN:

0123042208

OCLC:

44915787