Infection and Autoimmunity

Nonfiction, Health & Well Being, Medical, Medical Science, Immunology, Ailments & Diseases, Infectious Diseases, General
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Author: ISBN: 9780444632722
Publisher: Elsevier Science Publication: January 27, 2015
Imprint: Academic Press Language: English
Author:
ISBN: 9780444632722
Publisher: Elsevier Science
Publication: January 27, 2015
Imprint: Academic Press
Language: English

Autoimmune diseases are conditions where the immune system attacks the body organs instead of foreign invaders. This book deals with the various mechanisms by which infectious agents can trigger autoimmunity such as molecular mimicry and polyclonal activation. An overview is given with regard to bacteria, viruses, and parasites associated with autoimmunity, and a summary is given on classical autoimmune diseases and the infecting agents that can induce them.

  • Includes completely updated and new chapters
  • Brings the reader up to date and allows easy access to individual topics in one place
  • Identifies infectious agents as pathogenic or protective in many autoimmune diseases
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Autoimmune diseases are conditions where the immune system attacks the body organs instead of foreign invaders. This book deals with the various mechanisms by which infectious agents can trigger autoimmunity such as molecular mimicry and polyclonal activation. An overview is given with regard to bacteria, viruses, and parasites associated with autoimmunity, and a summary is given on classical autoimmune diseases and the infecting agents that can induce them.

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