Immunology: Clinical Case Studies and Disease Pathophysiology

Immunology: Clinical Case Studies and Disease Pathophysiology is a well-written transcript that underscores the importance of understanding basic immunology to translational modern medicine. Using 26 in-depth case studies, the reader is familiarized with immunodeficiency diseases, autoimmunity disorders, malignancies and immediate hypersensitivity, and mast cell disorders. Each case study is presented in a detailed immunological background supported by real data and handy references. The problem set at the end of each chapter, plus full-color photographs and illustrations, facilitate understanding of the complex diseases being discussed. The authors also include a chapter on laboratory tests used in the diagnosis of immunological disorders, thereby allowing the reader to appreciate the importance of laboratory medicine in clinical outcomes. The authors execute their case studies well in the larger context of disease occurrence in the general population, providing a complete overview of the disease process from manifestation diagnosis through treatment. This book is a great study aid and reference guide for all immunologists. It would make an ideal text for anyone interested in understanding immunological disease from both diagnosis and treatment standpoints.