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The Challenge of Highly Pathogenic Microorganisms: Mechanisms of Virulence and Novel Medical Countermeasures

By Arthur M. Friedlander (auth.) , Avigdor Shafferman , Arie Ordentlich , Baruch Velan (eds.)

Book information

Publisher
Springer Netherlands
Year
2010
ISBN
9048190533, 9789048190539
DOI
10.1007/978-90-481-9054-6
Language
english
Format
PDF
Filesize
6 MB (6711433 bytes)
Edition
1
Pages
314\319
Topic
Medicine
Library
demonoid.me
Time added
2011-04-11 19:55:47
Medical Microbiology; Microbiology; Vaccine; Bacte

Description

This book addresses the unique features of four microorganisms that constitute the top bioterror threat agents: Bacillus anthracis; Yersinia pestis, Francisella tularensis and Orthopoxviruses. Side-by-side updated information about their pathogenisis, virulence and epidemiology is provided in a single volume, allowing for evaluation of common features as well as common strategies for defense. Classical microbiological as well as genomic, proteomic & transcriptomic approaches towards development of strategies of novel prophylactic and post-exposure treatment and related aspects of diagnostics and bioforensics are covered. Written by top scientists, this book will be of major interest to all researchers interested in the intricate biology of highly pathogenic microorganisms, to scientists and clinicians interested in microbial pathogenesis and prevention, and to a wide range of professionals dealing with the various aspects of bio-defense.

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