Features
- Cover Type: Hard Cover with 592 pages
- Published by: Wiley-VCH
- Edition: 1st Edition September 14, 2006
- Written in: English
- ISBN 10 Number: 3527312609
- ISBN 13 Number: 978-3527312603
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Book Dimensions:
9.6 x 7 x 1.3 inches
- Weighs: 2.7 pounds
Product Review
"an great book that will be a mine of information" (
New England Journal of Medicine, March 1, 2007)
"…a collection of the most expert analysis of the subject written in an impactive and concise style that facilitates deeper study." (
Electric Review, February/March 2007)
Product Description
A comprehensive overview of recent advances, from current basic research and epidemiology, to novel therapeutic strategies and clinical management. Here, the leading scientists who have made major advances in the field provide up-to-date reviews and describe their current knowledge and concepts.
This volume uniquely summarizes the implications of the meningococcus genome-sequencing project, emphasizing the novel strategies in vaccine development. Following a look at the history, the authors go on to treat the epidemiology of meningococcal disease, as well as the genetics, structure and function of virulence factors. Further chapters cover cross-talk between meningococci and host cells, genomics and immunobiology.
The result is a standard handbook for all scientists working in the field. While aimed at advanced specialists in basic research, epidemiologists, public health workers, vaccine developers and clinicians, the book is equally appropriate as introductory reading for graduates embarking on their career in this field.
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