HIV and the Pathogenesis of AIDS, 3rd Edition

Jay A. Levy

ISBN 10: 1555813933 / ISBN 13: 9781555813932

Editore: ASM Press, 2007

Codice articolo 1555813933-3-35899210

Riassunto:

A state-of-the-art review of the current research. • Explains the history of the disease, and examines how scientists, clinicians, and public health workers have responded to the challenges presented by HIV/AIDS in the 25 years since its recognition. • Explores potential approaches for therapy, including a vaccine for the prevention of HIV infection and AIDS. • Serves as a valuable reference for students, researchers, clinicians, and health care providers.

 

This title is published by the American Society of Microbiology Press and distributed by Taylor and Francis in rest of world territories.

Contenuti: Table of Contents 1. Discovery, Structure, and Origin of HIV 2. Features of HIV Transmission 3. Steps Involved in HIV: Cell Interaction and Virus Entry 4. Acute HIV Infection and Cells Susceptible to HIV Infection 5. Intracellular Control of HIV Replication 6. Cytopathic Properties of HIV 7. Viral Proteins Determining Biologic Features of HIV 8. Effect of HIV on Various Tissues and Organ Systems in the Host 9. Innate Immune Responses in HIV Infection 10. Humoral Immune Responses to HIV Infection 11. T-Lymphocyte Immune Responses in HIV Infection 12. HIV Infection and Development of Cancer 13. Overall Features of HIV Pathogenesis: Prognosis for Long-Term Survival 14. Antiviral Therapies 15. Vaccine Development Appendix I. 1993 Revised Classification System for HIV Infection and Expanded AIDS Surveillance Case Definition for Adolescents and Adults Appendix II. Clinical Categories Appendix III. Conditions Included in the 1993 AIDS Surveillance Case Definition Appendix IV. Other Definitions in HIV Infection: CD4+ T-Lymphocyte Categories

Dati bibliografici

Titolo: HIV and the Pathogenesis of AIDS, 3rd Edition
Casa editrice: ASM Press
Data di pubblicazione: 2007
Legatura: paperback
Condizione: Good
Edizione: terza edizione