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OverviewIt is now 10 years since the first AIDS cases were reported in the USA. In that relatively short period of time, study of the disease has moved from the level of early clinical description to exhaustive and extensive laboratory characterization of the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), the immune responses directed towards it and reasons for their failure. This volume provides contributions from clinical and basic scientists who are actively involved in research in a number of areas of current interest and controversy. Further progress in the clinical management of the HIV-infected patient will undoubtedly build on the basic knowledge about HIV and its modes of pathogenesis. The intimate relationship between HIV and the human immune system provides observations and questions that are relevant to viral immunopathogenesis in general. In the first chapter the clinical features of HIV immunodeficiency are re viewed, and aspects of its changing face are discussed. Dr Tersmette then presents evidence for changing viral characteristics at different stages of the disease. This view of close competition for ascendancy between HIV and the host immune response raises questions about current approaches to therapy. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Gr. BirdPublisher: Springer Imprint: Springer Edition: Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 1992 Volume: 17 Dimensions: Width: 15.50cm , Height: 1.00cm , Length: 23.50cm Weight: 0.308kg ISBN: 9789401053242ISBN 10: 9401053243 Pages: 180 Publication Date: 02 October 2012 Audience: Professional and scholarly , Professional & Vocational Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: Manufactured on demand  We will order this item for you from a manufactured on demand supplier. Table of Contents1 Natural history of HIV infection.- 2 The role of HIV variability in the pathogenesis of AIDS.- 3 Antigen presentation in HIV infection.- 4 The cytotoxic T cell response to HIV.- 5 Lymphocyte functional analysis in HIV infection: mechanisms and clinical relevance.- 6 Monitoring of disease progression of HIV infection.- 7 Mycobacterial immunity and mycobacterial disease in relation to HIV infection.- 8 Prospects for vaccination against HIV infection.ReviewsAuthor InformationTab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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