Immunology, Infection, and Immunity

Covers the foundation concepts of immunology and their application to the real world of diseases and health. • Examines the basic molecular and cellular components of the immune system relative to the pathogenesis and prevention of infectious diseases. • Concentrates on the way in which the immune system is critical to the pathogenesis and prevention of infectious diseases. • Focuses on primary and acquired immunodeficiency and immune system dysregulation as causes of pathology. • Includes examples and illustrations that depict basic immunologic processes in conjunction with their role in infectious or other diseases.