Immunology and Evolution of Infectious Disease

Immunology Allergy and Hypersensitivity I

This note explains the following topics: Concept of allergy and anaphylaxis, Hypersensitivity, Immediate versus delayed hypersensitivity, Gell and coombs classification of hypersensitive reactions, Type I hypersensitivity, Degranulation process and its mechanism, Mediators of type I hypersensitivity, Clinical manifestations of type I hypersensitivity, Regulation of type I hypersensitivity, Detection of type I hypersensitivity, Therapy or precaution for type I hypersensitivity and summary.

Author(s): University of Delhi

37 Pages

Immunology and Evolution of Infectious Disease

This book that treats in an integrated way all factors affecting variation in infectious disease. It is a superb teaching tool and a rich source of ideas for new and experienced researchers. Topics covered includes: Vertebrate Immunity, Benefits of Antigenic Variation, Molecular Processes, Generative Mechanisms, Immunodominance within Hosts, Parasite Escape within Hosts, Population Consequences, Immunological Variability of Hosts, Genetic Structure of Parasite Populations, Experimental Evolution: Foot-and-Mouth Disease Virus, Influenza, CTL Escape.

Author(s): Steven A Frank

NA Pages

Allergen Immunotherapy Extract Preparation

This PDF book covers the following topics related to Allergy and Immunology : Introduction, Allergen Extracts, Allergen Extract Mixing Standards Qualifications, and Competencies, Allergy Immunotherapy Prescriptions, Color Coding, Labels and Beyond Use Dates (BUD), Mixing Individual Patient Allergen Extract Treatment Sets, Stinging Insect Allergen Extract Preparation, Allergen Extract Stability and Storage.

Author(s): American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology

44 Pages

Cellular and Molecular Immunology

This lecture note explains cells and tissues of the immune system, lymphocyte development, the structure and function of antigen receptors, the cell biology of antigen processing and presentation, including molecular structure and assembly of MHC molecules, the biology of cytokines, leukocyte-endothelial interactions, and the pathogenesis of immunologically mediated diseases.

Author(s): Dr. Shiv Pillai

NA Pages

Particularities of allergy in the Tropics

The aim of this document is to examine the claims that probiotic supplements can be used for the treatment of allergic diseases.  Topics covered includes: Allergy, Atopy, Allergic Diseases, Hygiene hypothesis, microbial origin of allergic disease hypothesis, and probiotics, Probiotics and Allergic Disease, Quality of Clinical Studies, Probiotics and Respiratory Allergy, Probiotics and Food Allergy, Probiotics and Atopic Eczema, Some safety aspects of probiotics for allergy treatment.

Author(s): World Allergy Organization

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Allergic Diseases New Insights

Allergic diseases, are a number of conditions caused by hypersensitivity of the immune system to something in the environment that usually causes little problem in most people. The chapters included in the book Allergic diseases - New Insights addressed a variety of important topics related to distinct aspects related to allergy. The contribution of outstanding expert authors from many countries provided update reviews on basic, clinical and treatment aspects and put in evidence further research regarding the knowledge of immune system responses and key points of allergic inflammatory reactions.

Author(s): Celso Pereira

244 Pages

Primary immunodeficiency Disorder

This booklet explains the definition of primary immuno deficiency disorders, how to suspect a primary Immuno deficiency Disorder, clinical history and physical examination.

Author(s): Zinet Currimbhoy, Manisha Madkaikar, Mukesh Desai

68 Pages

Essential Immunology and Immunopathology

The course note will introduce graduate students in the life sciences to the intricate ins and outs of the immune system, innate and adaptive immunity and immune tolerance.

Author(s): Louis Reichardt and Mehrdad Matloubian

NA Pages

Immune System and Immunology (PDF 63P)

This note covers the following topics: Adaptve Defense Mechanisms, The Adaptive Immune Response, Vaccination, Immunoglobulin Classes, Immunoglobulin Diagnostics, Lymphatic System, T Cells And T Cell Receptor, Inadequate Defense, Disease Caused By Immune Reactions, Immune Complex Diseases, Damage By Cellular Immune Responses.

Author(s): Arno Helmberg

63 Pages

Allergy And Immunology

This note covers the following topics: Allergy Pathogenesis, Asthma, Complement-Related Abnormalities, Immunodeficiencies, Major Allergic Diseases, Transfusion Reaction, Urticaria and Angioedema.

Author(s): George T Griffing and Michael A Kaliner

NA Pages

Allergy and Immunology, eMedicine [English]

This note covers the following topics: Allergy Pathogenesis, Asthma, Complement-Related Abnormalities, Immunodeficiencies, Major Allergic Diseases, Transfusion Reaction, Urticaria and Angioedema.

Author(s): George T Griffing and Michael A Kaliner

NA Pages

Food Allergy and Anaphylaxis Network [English]

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Immune system National Center for Biotechnology Information [English]

This book is a collection of articles that discuss genes and the diseases that they cause. These genetic disorders are organized by the parts of the body that they affect.

Author(s): National Center for Biotechnology Information

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Immunology University of Massachusetts, Amherst [English]

This note explains immunology and infectious disease including Microbiology, Molecular and Cell Biology, and Veterinary and Animal Sciences.

Author(s): University of Massachusetts, Amherst

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