Innate immunity to pulmonary infection (John Wiley & Sons, 2006)
"Symposium on Innate Immunity to Pulmonary Infection, held at the Wolfson Pavillion, University of Cape Town Medical School, South Africa, 28-30 November 2005"--Contents
Includes bibliographical references and indexes
Part of the prestigious Novartis Foundation series, this volume uniquely addresses the use of innate immunity to treat or prevent infectious diseases of the lung. Innate Immunity to Pulmonary Infection:.:.; Provides a comprehensive overview of pulmonary infectious diseases, including basic pathology, current and potential therapies, and detailed consideration of the innate biological resistance mechanisms in the lung.; Thoroughly examines the major topic of innate immunity in immunology, which is now seen as key to the pathogenesis of and vaccination strategies for infectious diseases.; Descri