Mims' Pathogenesis of Infectious Disease, Fifth Edition [Paperback]

Cedric A. Mims (Author), Anthony Nash (Author), John Stephen (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: October 12, 2000 | ISBN-10: 0124982654 | ISBN-13: 978-0124982659 | Edition: 5

Infectious diseases are the leading cause of death worldwide, and are increasing in almost every nation, including the United States; they ranked third among the leading causes of death in the U.S. in 1992. Infectious diseases can be caused by bacteria, parasites, viruses, and other microbes such as fungus. They are part of everyday life, and range in severity from strep throat to AIDS. Mims' Pathogenesis of Infectious Disease has been the landmark book in the field. This revised edition provides an up-to-date picture of the global burden of infectious disease. It explains principles clearly and completely, using examples from various infections. It covers the mechanisms for spread of disease, immune response, and recovery, and is ideal as a course text for graduate and undergraduate students.

New features include:
* Microbial gene sequencing
* Role of bacterial virulence factors in vivo
* Latest data on tuberculosis - the number one infectious disease worldwide
* Role of pathogenic cytokines
* Significance of toxins
* An update on vaccines, prions, immune evasion, microbial ligands and receptors

Editorial Reviews

Review

Reviews of previous Editions:
"This is an outstanding book of high scholarship of much interest to immunologists, microbiologists, pathologists and all those concerned with infectious diseases."
--MOLECULAR MEDICINE TODAY
"A splendidly imaginative book which will become a trusty companion for many of us."
--THE LANCET
"A short but comprehensive description of the mechanisms of infectious disease in an eminently readable form suitable for undergraduates in medicine, veterinary medicine and microbiology. An excellent book which should be read by teachers, students and research workers."
--NEW SCIENTIST
"In bringing this material together clearly in one short thoughtful volume, Professor Mims offers the student a chance to acquire a sound appreciation of the infectious process."
--BRITISH MEDICAL JOURNAL
"In remains excellent value for money and will I am sure long continue to be a standard text."
--JOURNAL OF MEDICAL MICROBIOLOGY
"Clear, well-written text including tables, and impressive schematic drawings."
--EXPERIMENTAL PATHOLOGY

From the Publisher

Praise for Previous Editions "Clear, well-written text including tables, and impressive schematic drawings" (Experimental Pathology)

"It remains excellent value for money and will I am sure long continue to be a standard text." (Journal of Medical Microbiology)

"...Professor Mims offers the student a chance to acquire a sound appreciation of the infectious process." (British Medical Journal)

"A splendidly imaginative book which will become a trusty companion for many of us." (The Lancet)

"...An excellent book which should be read by teachers, students and research workers." (New Scientist)

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Product Details

• Paperback: 474 pages
• Publisher: Academic Press; 5 edition (October 12, 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0124982654
• ISBN-13: 978-0124982659
• Product Dimensions: 9.4 x 6.6 x 1.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #364,383 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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1 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Detailed description of pathogenesis, November 26, 2001

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This review is from: Mims' Pathogenesis of Infectious Disease, Fifth Edition (Paperback)

The book is written in detail. If you are interested to be a microbiologist, you must buy this book. But the content is too much for other medical students, and is not useful clinically. Nevertheless, this book is interesting.