Publisher's Synopsis
Describes the interaction of microbial pathogens and host response in the clinical context. Following a review of the principles of the host-parasite relationship, immunology, and microbiology, the text examines human infections in each organ system. Include coverage of hepatitis and AIDS as well as discussions on a wide range of infectious diseases--from fungal respiratory tract infections, sexually transmitted diseases, and common intestinal parasitic diseases to viral infections of the central nervous system. Throughout, emphasis is placed on the importance of the interface between host defenses and the invading infectious agents with numerous case illustrations to emphasize and clarify major points.
