Basic science and clinical immunology are demystified for the medical and other health sciences student. The basic immunological processes are described first, with a level of detail restricted to what is appropriate for medical and other similar cur ...view more
Basic science and clinical immunology are demystified for the medical and other health sciences student. The basic immunological processes are described first, with a level of detail restricted to what is appropriate for medical and other similar curricula. In the second part of the book immunological mechanisms behind major diseases of the various body systems are explained. Throughout the text clinical details are highlighted and more in-depth material is differentiated from the main text.
Basic science and clinical immunology are demystified for the medical and other health sciences student. The basic immunological processes are described first, with a level of detail restricted to what is appropriate for medical and other similar curricula. In the second part of the book immunological mechanisms behind major diseases of the various body systems are explained. Throughout the text clinical details are highlighted and more in-depth material is differentiated from the main text.
New to this edition
Now full-colour throughout
Specialised material removed and replaced with clearer introductory explanations
Clearer illustrations, thanks to rewritten captions
Key Features
Covers both basic science and clinical immunology in one volume
Specifically aimed at medical students and appropriate for integrated system-based curricula
Main text supported by 'in depth', key point and clinical boxes
Author Information
By Mark Peakman, MBBS, PhD, FRCPath, Professor of Immunology, King's College London; Honorary Consultant Immunologist, King's College Hospital, London, UK; Diego Vergani, MD, PhD, FRCPath, FRCP, Professor of Liver Immunopathology, King's College London and Honorary Consultant Immunologist, King's College Hospital, London, UK
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https://www.uk.elsevierhealth.com/basic-and-clinical-immunology-9780443100826.html83137Basic and Clinical Immunologyhttps://www.uk.elsevierhealth.com/media/catalog/product/9/7/9780443100826_4.jpg31.4941.99GBPInStock/Medicine and Surgery/Allergy & Clinical Immunology/Books/Students/First year104655255039105201745310000514512010514Basic science and clinical immunology are demystified for the medical and other health sciences student. The basic immunological processes are described first, with a level of detail restricted to what is appropriate for medical and other similar curricula. In the second part of the book immunological mechanisms behind major diseases of the various body systems are explained. Throughout the text clinical details are highlighted and more in-depth material is differentiated from the main text. Basic science and clinical immunology are demystified for the medical and other health sciences student. The basic immunological processes are described first, with a level of detail restricted to what is appropriate for medical and other similar curricula. In the second part of the book immunological mechanisms behind major diseases of the various body systems are explained. Throughout the text clinical details are highlighted and more in-depth material is differentiated from the main text.00add-to-cart97804431008262011 and earlierStudentBy Mark Peakman, MBBS, PhD, FRCPath and Diego Vergani, MD, PhD, FRCPath, FRCP20092Book210w x 297h (8.25" x 11.68")Churchill Livingstone37624 Apr 2009PRINT ON DEMAND - DELIVERY CAN TAKE UP TO 10 DAYSBy <STRONG>Mark Peakman</STRONG>, MBBS, PhD, FRCPath, Professor of Immunology, King's College London; Honorary Consultant Immunologist, King's College Hospital, London, UK; <STRONG>Diego Vergani</STRONG>, MD, PhD, FRCPath, FRCP, Professor of Liver Immunopathology, King's College London and Honorary Consultant Immunologist, King's College Hospital, London, UKBooksNoNoNoNoPlease SelectPlease SelectPlease Select