Infection and Immunity by J H L Playfair
Our immune system is a complex network of cells continually working against a barrage of attack from our environment to, quite literally, save our lives. But how do our bodies protect us from the bacteria, and other potentially life-threatening organisms, that surround us every day? "Infection and Immunity, Second Edition" explains how, in the lucid, accessible style for which John Playfair is well known. Together with Greg Bancroft, an expert in infectious diseases, Playfair describes the main causes of infection that our bodies have to battle against - from bacteria to viruses - and explains the intricate and fascinating way that our bodies respond to infection - from detection of these potentially dangerous organisms, to their ultimate elimination. With examples of infectious diseases from across the world, "Infection and Immunity" is perfect for biomedical science, bioscience and microbiology students who need to understand what causes infection, and how our immune systems respond. All the figures from the book will be available to download free from the companion web site.Professor John Playfair was the Chairman of the Immunology Department at University College Hospital, where he established the immunology course, until his retirement a few years ago. He is the author of the highly respected textbook Infection and Immunity, soon to be published in its second
edition (Oxford University Press, co-authored with Greg Bancroft).
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| ISBN 13 | 9780199264957 |
| ISBN 10 | 0199264953 |
| Title | Infection and Immunity |
| Author | J H L Playfair |
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| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Oxford University Press |
| Year published | 2004-03-25 |
| Number of pages | 328 |
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