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Anthrax
T.M. . Ed(S): Koehler
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Description for Anthrax
Hardback. Anthrax is a peracute, acute or subacute disease, primarily affecting herbivores but also man and occasionally, birds. Lately, B anthracis had become known as a bioterrorist or warfare agent. This book deals with the findings in history, evolution, epidemiology, structure and the function of anthrax and its vaccines. Editor(s): Koehler, T.M. Series: Current Topics in Microbiology and Immunology. Num Pages: 181 pages, biography. BIC Classification: MJCJ; PSGD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 12. Weight in Grams: 478.
Bacillus anthracis causes anthrax in all mammals, including humans. Depending upon the route of entry of B. anthracis spores, infection can result in cutaneous lesions, which are readily treatable with antibiotics, or systemic lethal disease, which is nearly always fatal. The continuing worldwide incidence of anthrax in animal populations, the risk of human infection associated with animal outbreaks, and the threat of use of B. anthracis as a biological weapon warrant continued investigation of this organisms and its virulence mechanims. Furthermore, B. anthracis is an excellent model system for inverstigation of virulence gene expression by bacteria.
Bacillus anthracis causes anthrax in all mammals, including humans. Depending upon the route of entry of B. anthracis spores, infection can result in cutaneous lesions, which are readily treatable with antibiotics, or systemic lethal disease, which is nearly always fatal. The continuing worldwide incidence of anthrax in animal populations, the risk of human infection associated with animal outbreaks, and the threat of use of B. anthracis as a biological weapon warrant continued investigation of this organisms and its virulence mechanims. Furthermore, B. anthracis is an excellent model system for inverstigation of virulence gene expression by bacteria.
Product Details
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2002
Publisher
Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Germany
Number of pages
181
Condition
New
Series
Current Topics in Microbiology and Immunology
Number of Pages
172
Place of Publication
Berlin, Germany
ISBN
9783540434979
SKU
V9783540434979
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Ref
99-15
Reviews for Anthrax
From the reviews: "Interest in anthrax largely occurs in waves as international concern over its intentional release waxes and wanes. This monograph concentrates on research from 1990s with a fascinating historical introduction … . A highly readable short book that provides an authoritative account of the current status of anthrax and highlights the need for ... Read more