Chlamydiae and Chlamydial Infections

ISBN-13: 9788793609518 / Angielski / Twarda / 2018 / 225 str.

Svetoslav P. Martinov

Opis

Chlamydiae are a group of obligate intracellular microorganisms with a homogeneous group-specific antigenic structure, and a unique mode of development. The infections caused by them are widespread. Based on scientific facts and the analysis of literature, and the experience of the author, Chlamydiae and Chlamydial Infections sheds light on the problems caused by these infections.

Spis treści

• Preface
• Introduction
• Chapter 1. Historical Notes
• Chapter 2. Nature of Chlamydia Organisms and Taxonomy
• Chapter 3. Morphology, mode of development, interaction with the cells
• Chapter 4. Genomic structure, Genes, Molecular regulation of the development of Chlamydiae
• Chapter 5. Isolation and cultivation of Chlamydia
• Chapter 6. Virulence and pathogenicity
• Chapter 7. Chlamydial antigens and antigenic analysis
• Chapter 8. Immunity and antibodies
• Chapter 9. Serology
• Chapter 10. Detection and differentiation of Chlamydia microorganisms by DNA detection systems
• Chapter 11. Clinical Picture
• Chapter 12. Pathology
• Chapter 13. Epidemiology
• Chapter 14. Vaccines for Chlamydia ? induced diseases
• Bibliography
• Keyword Index

O autorze

Svetoslav P. Martinov