Molecular Mechanisms of Pathogenesis in Chagas' Disease (Medical Intelligence Unit)

Author: Kelly, John M.

Brand: Springer

Edition: 2003 ed.

Binding: hardcover

Format: Import

Number Of Pages: 157

Release Date: 31-08-2003

Part Number: 9780306478499

Details: Chagas' disease, which results from infection with the single cell parasite Trypanosoma cruzi, is a debilitating condition that is a major problem in many parts of Latin America. Rapid technical progress is now facilitating dissection of the molecular mechanisms of disease pathogenesis, a process that will ultimately provide new strategies to alleviate the enormous public health burden associated with the infection. In this book, international experts review the buoyant status of Chagas' disease research as we enter the "post-genome" era and speculate on how the new findings will impact on drug and vaccine development. The chapters outline how progress is being made on several fronts ranging from parasite population genetics to human immunology. Researchers, physicians and students with an interest in any aspect of molecular parasitology should find this book to be a valuable reference

EAN: 9780306478499

Package Dimensions: 9.3 x 6.3 x 0.7 inches

Languages: english