Handbook of Meningococcal Disease Infection Biology, Vaccination, Clinical Management

As such, this is the first volume to summarize the implications of the meningococcus genome-sequencing project, emphasizing the novel strategies in vaccine development. Following a look at the history, the authors go on to treat the epidemiology of meningococcal disease, as well as the genetics, structure and function of virulence factors. Further chapters cover cross-talk between meningococci and host cells, genomics and immunobiology. The results is a standard handbook for all scientists working in the field. While aimed at advanced specialists in basic research, epidemiologists, public health workers, vaccine developers and clinicians, the book is equally appropriate as introductory reading for graduates embarking on their carrier in this field.Frosch, Matthias is the author of 'Handbook of Meningococcal Disease Infection Biology, Vaccination, Clinical Management', published 2006 under ISBN 9783527312603 and ISBN 3527312609.