Immunology and Evolution of Infectious Disease
This book that
treats in an integrated way all factors affecting variation in infectious
disease. It is a superb teaching tool and a rich source of ideas for new and
experienced researchers. Topics covered includes: Vertebrate Immunity, Benefits
of Antigenic Variation, Molecular Processes, Generative Mechanisms,
Immunodominance within Hosts, Parasite Escape within Hosts, Population
Consequences, Immunological Variability of Hosts, Genetic Structure of Parasite
Populations, Experimental Evolution: Foot-and-Mouth Disease Virus, Influenza,
CTL Escape.
Author(s): Steven A Frank
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