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Toxoplasma Gondii
Uwe . Ed(S): Gross
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Paperback. Editor(s): Gross, Uwe. Series: Current Topics in Microbiology and Immunology. Num Pages: 287 pages, 20 black & white illustrations, 14 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: MBGR; MJCM; MMFM; PSF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 16. Weight in Grams: 450.
For years, toxoplasmosis has been known as disease mostly affecting newborns. Since immunocompromised patients (AIDS) present a high risk of reactivation of chronic toxoplasmosis this parasitic disease has gained increasing interest. Besides presenting clinical and therapeutical concepts, this volume provides current knowledge about genetics and immunology of T. gondii and the interaction with its 'host'. Since in vivo and in vitro models of toxoplasmosis exist, and genetic manipulation has become possible, this protozoan parasite has recently been accepted as a model for understanding the pathogenesis and persistance of other intracellular parasites. The articles of the book compromise both reviewing current ... Read more
For years, toxoplasmosis has been known as disease mostly affecting newborns. Since immunocompromised patients (AIDS) present a high risk of reactivation of chronic toxoplasmosis this parasitic disease has gained increasing interest. Besides presenting clinical and therapeutical concepts, this volume provides current knowledge about genetics and immunology of T. gondii and the interaction with its 'host'. Since in vivo and in vitro models of toxoplasmosis exist, and genetic manipulation has become possible, this protozoan parasite has recently been accepted as a model for understanding the pathogenesis and persistance of other intracellular parasites. The articles of the book compromise both reviewing current ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2012
Publisher
Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Germany
Number of pages
287
Condition
New
Series
Current Topics in Microbiology and Immunology
Number of Pages
276
Place of Publication
Berlin, Germany
ISBN
9783642510168
SKU
V9783642510168
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