Structural Biology of Bacterial Pathogensis

Explores developments in the understanding of the molecular basis of bacterial infectious diseases. • Offers a convenient review of current research that will engage instructors, students, and professionals in the fields of bacterial pathogenesis and infectious diseases. • Provides a foundation for understanding the molecular interactions required for infection to occur. • Addresses diverse topics, including host receptors of bacterial origin, sortase pathways in gram-positive bacteria, and bacterial secretion machinery. • Incorporates illustrations that emphasize general concepts related to each disease profiled, as well as concepts concerning the infectious agent causing it.