Summary: Case Studies in Immunology, Sixth Edition, is intended
for medical students and undergraduate and graduate students in
immunology and presents major topics of immunology through a
selection of clinical cases that reinforce and extend the basic
science. The case histories illustrate essential points about
the mechanisms of immunity and describe immunological problems
seen in the clinic. This new edition vividly illustrates the
importance of an understanding of immunology in diagnosis
...show moreand therapy. Case Studies in Immunologyhighlights
major common disorders of immunity, including hypersensitivity
types I-IV, immune deficiencies, and autoimmune disorders. Each
case history is preceded by basic scientific facts essential to
understanding the immunology behind the specific disorders. An
end-of-case summary, questions, and discussion points conclude
each case. The book includes a total of 53 cases and can be used
as either a stand-alone text, review aid, or as a companion to
Janeway ''s Immunobi