Description

This first volume of the Encyclopedia of Infection and Immunity provides a comprehensive and authoritative foundation for understanding the biological and immunological mechanisms underlying infectious diseases. Designed as a high-level academic reference, it brings together current knowledge on how microbes interact with their hosts and how immune responses are initiated and regulated.

Volume 1 focuses on core concepts in infection and immunity, including host cellular and immune responses to bacteria, fungi, and parasites, molecular mechanisms of microbial pathogenesis, virulence factors, and experimental models of infection. It also explores host resistance and susceptibility, along with the generation of innate and adaptive immune responses, offering essential context for both research and advanced clinical study.

Contributions from internationally recognized experts ensure accuracy, depth, and relevance across microbiology, immunology, and infectious disease disciplines. Chapters are carefully organized and cross-referenced, making this volume easy to navigate and practical for consultation during research, teaching, or professional work.

This volume reflects modern advances shaping the field, including insights gained from high-throughput sequencing technologies and the growing understanding of host-associated microbial communities. It serves as a reliable reference for those seeking a deeper, mechanism-driven understanding of infection and immunity.

Key Features

Covers fundamental mechanisms of infection and immune response
Emphasizes microbial pathogenesis, host defense, and immune regulation
Written by leading academics and researchers
Structured for quick reference and in-depth study
Ideal for graduate students, researchers, educators, and industry professionals

Encyclopedia of Infection and Immunity – Volume 1 is an essential standalone reference for anyone working in or studying microbiology, immunology, infectious diseases, or related life science fields.