Infectious diseases are the leading cause of death worldwide & are increasing in almost every nation including the United States; they ranked third among the leading causes of death in the U.S. in 1992. Infectious diseases can be caused by bacteria parasites viruses & other microbes such as fungus. They are part of everyday life & range in severity from strep throat to AIDS. Mims Pathogenesis of Infectious Disease" has been the landmark book in the field. This revised edition provides an up-to-date picture of the global burden of infectious disease. It explains principles clearly & completely using examples from various infections. It covers the mechanisms for spread of disease immune response & recovery & is ideal as a course text for graduate & undergraduate students. The new features include: coverage of microbial gene sequencing; role of bacterial virulence factors in vivo; latest data on tuberculosis
- the number one infectious disease worldwide; role of pathogenic cytokines; significance of toxins; & an update on vaccines prions immune evasion microbial ligands & receptors."