By Anthony A. Nash , …
Anthony A. Nash, Robert G. Dalziel, J. Ross Fitzgerald, 2015
This landmark book offers a comprehensive and up-to-date exploration of how microbes cause infection and disease. It examines the mechanisms of microbial infection and the pathogenesis of infectious disease in a clear and accessible style. The text integrates molecular biology, pathology, and immunology to explain the spread of infection, the body's immune response, and the process of recovery. It covers a wide spectrum of microorganisms, detailing factors common to all infectious diseases.