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From HIV to influenza, the battle between infectious agents and the immune system is at the heart of disease. Knowledge of how and why parasites vary to escape recognition by the immune system is central to vaccine design, the control of epidemics, and our fundamental understanding of parasite ecology and evolution. As the first comprehensive synthesis of parasite variation at the molecular, population, and evolutionary levels, this book is essential reading for students and researchers throughout biology and biomedicine.

The author uses an evolutionary perspective to meld the terms and findings of molecular biology, immunology, pathogen biology, and population dynamics. This multidisciplinary approach offers newcomers a readable introduction while giving specialists an invaluable guide to allied subjects. Every aspect of the immune response is presented in the functional context of parasite recognition and defense--an emphasis that gives structure to a tremendous amount of data and brings into sharp focus the great complexity of immunology. The problems that end each chapter set the challenge for future research, and the text includes extensive discussion of HIV, influenza, foot-and-mouth disease, and many other pathogens.

This is the only 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. For molecular biologists, immunologists, and evolutionary biologists, this book provides new insight into infectious agents, immunity, and the evolution of infectious disease. ... Read more

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Excellent
I really like this book. It presents a wonderfully concise set of well written examples, with key literature cites. Some very interesting problems that illuminate the complexity.

Minor erratum on page 117. States that sum of squares of the two alleles is the incidence of the combined. Correctly, when squaring both sides it is:
(p+q)^2 = 1^2

p^2 + 2pq + q^2 = 1

2pq = 1- p^2 - q^2
pq = (1 - p^2 - q^2)/2

So properly speaking, it is one-half of 1 - sum of the 2 squares for the simple case of 2 alleles.i.e. about 27%

But, that is a minor technical error that is common to make. The book is very good and does an excellent job of bridging the gap between introductory material and advanced research questions. ... Read more

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• Blends biology, clinical science, genetics, and molecular biology of the immune system to provide a complete account of our knowledge of immunology
• New features include full-color artwork and design, over 50 new figures, and text that has been completely revised to reflect the very latest references
• Incorporates a variety of pedagogical aids to assist students in the learning process, including chapter outlines, objectives, and summaries, as well as a self-evaluation section
  

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BUYER BEWARE!!
I purchased this book a few months ago for the course I am taking. The book is well written and provides a wealth of information.
HOWEVER, BEWARE!!This book does NOT come with ANY type of internet or computer support of ANY kind!!!There is no CD with the book, no supporting website, etc. So if you have even the simplest of questions that you would rather not bother your professor with (or have at 2 am when you seem to be alone), there is nothing to help you with this.
Like I said, the book is wonderful but the Author and/or publishing company needs to get with the 21st Century as well as with "Today's Student".

Klaus must update or perish
Just a quick note: Dr. Elgert's text is 10 years old.. 10!That's before the human genome came out, and what's more, the book is hopelessly outdated on a number of points.First of all, a lot of good science has been put out in the 10 years since its publication. Second, his illustrations look like their were made in MSPaint (and they very well may have been).Moreover, he reprintedhis old edition at some point, but in black and white, and on rough, heavier paper.Buyer beware - the cover is identical.



LUCKILY.. if you don't go to Virginia Tech, I'm sure you're not in danger of exposure to this opaque anachronism of a textbook...

Clear and Easy to read
It's very good textbook, easy to read and understand. I'm waiting for the new and up-to-date edition from the author, if possible. ... Read more

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Really Essential Medical Immunology

This new edition of Really Essential Medical Immunology builds on the success of the first edition and includes a fresh contemporary look and easy to navigate feel, with fully updated content and materials.

Really Essential Medical Immunology is a concise, manageable and portable textbook, based on the original and best-selling Roitt's Essential Immunology, and is specifically designed and written for busy medical and science students getting to grips with the subject of immunology.

The book is divided into five different parts covering:

* The basis of immunology
* The recognition of antigens
* The acquired immune response
* Immunity of infection
* Clinical immunology

Really Essential Medical Immunology:

* Contains only the absolute essentials that students need to know
* Lays out information in a clear, easy-to-navigate format
* Includes revision summary boxes to help get the best results in exams
* Describes concepts visually through the use of clear, simple full color diagrams
* Is a must-buy for busy students who need to find information fast and easily ... Read more

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Good organization, mediocre figures
I use this book for first-year pharmacy students, 50% of whom have only associate's degrees and no prior exposure to genetics or molecular biology. The strengths of the book are its brevity, medical orientation (hence the title) and organization. The sequence of presentation seems to make more sense to me than other books I have examined. Kuby Immunology, for example, has far better figures and vastly more detail, especially in molecular biology and signal transduction. There is also a great deal of experimental methodology presented. But the latter features would certainly overwhelm my audience. Also, Kuby shows some peculiarities in the sequence of presentation that add to and complicate the inherent nonlinearity of the whole immunology 'story' that you want to tell students. Much the same thing can be said about Janeway, a book that seems clearly aimed at a postgraduate audience. A real downside of Roitt is mediocre figures, many of which are not even included on the Roitt web site. Kuby has all of its figures unreservedly available on the web. For my particular audience and application, Roitt is the best choice. ... Read more

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Within this one volume both basic science and clinical immunology are demystified for the medical and other health sciences student. The basic immunological processes are described first, with a level of detail restricted to what is appropriate for medical (and similar) curricula. In the second part of the book,immunological mechanisms behind major diseases of the various body systems are explained. Throughout the text clinical details are highlighted and more in-depth material is differentiated from the main text. ... Read more

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Very good text book of immunology
I found this a very suitable text for the teaching of entry-level immunology as it is very clearly written and also amply illustrated with excellent graphics and flow diagrams.It has been a very well received settext (adopted since 1999) for the two immunology modules that we teach inour polytechnic diploma course in medical laboratory technology.Mystudents, in particular, very much like the short summaries which are inpoint form for easy revision.One possible drawback is a missing chapteron commonly used techniques in diagnostic immunology - whilst this book isnot intended as a manual of laboratory methods, we would have loved to readabout the various principles & applications, explained in the authors'succinct style, thus making it a comprehensive text. ... Read more

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A succinct presentation of microbiology and immunology for course review as well as USMLE Step 2 preparation. Features a high-yield format with key exam facts followed by a comprehensive practice test with explanations and rationales. ... Read more

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Don’t panic! "Crash Course" is here—that perfect set of lecture notes which no student ever really has the time to compile. These books deliver all of the information needed to get through a course or prepare for exams. Clear text covers the essential concepts of each discipline or specialty; learning features expedite mastery of the material; and review questions let readers assess their knowledge. With basic science books written by current medical students under faculty supervision, and clinical titles that pair senior specialists with doctors who have only recently begun training in the relevant field, Crash Course titles are designed to ideally meet the needs of today's medical students.* Abundant two-color diagrams explain key concepts in an interesting visual way. * Learning features such as "hints and tips" and "comprehension check" boxes simplify study. ... Read more

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Get the most from your study time...and experience a realistic USMLE simulation! These new additions to the Rapid Review Series-highly rated in the First Aid rankings-make it easy for you to master all of the basic science material covered on the USMLET Step 1 Exam.

• Each title focuses on a particular basic science subject, providing an at-a-glance, outline-format review of all the information you need to know.
  
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Good Resource
Good review book with great online question bank.I am a huge fan of the Rapid Review series!!

Another very good Rapid Review book
The more and more I look into Rapid Review, the more I realize how great their series really is (NOT just things written by Dr. Goljan).The book is written very well and things flow very easily.This is of course a review book, and should be used along with your course material and also to study for the USMLE Step 1 exam.

First Aid gives this book an "A" for Micro and Immuno, and I definitely agree.Clinical Micro Made Ridiculously Simple is far too long for boards review.The charts CMMRS provides ARE GOOD, but its too much to read if you didn't do so along with your course material.

Fast, Fast, Fast
So, lets get to the point.This is a really fast book to move through.It has highlighted words inside bullet points that make reading each chapter easy after you have already read the chapter once.The experienced student will find this book to be a quick, concise review that is not bogged down in detail or words.However, there is a down side to moving at this pace.A beginner will feel lost and confused.What looks like a quick review to an advanced reader will become a memorization of bullet points if you don't have a little background to begin with.The questions that are provided are excellent and board worthy.However, they are not found at the end of each chapter.A couple of full length tests are at the end of the book, but you will not be able to practice after finishing a chapter.Online access, which comes with the book for free, does break up the questions a little more, but not into chapters.You really won't be able to practice questions until you have all of the book read, or you will need to filter through questions to find the ones that you can answer (an awful waist of time).Still, if you are trying to decide between BRS and this one, pick this one.You will be happier with the well organized easy to follow outline that isn't bogged down in details, and unfortunately you will find BRS immuno or micro just as difficult for a beginner.Before using this book, I used parham immuno and Microbio made ridiculously simple.It would benefit you to use these books (or at least ridiculously simple) before trying to master this one or in tandom.

mediocre review book
I did not find this book too helpful... especially since I've never taken Immunology before. I ended up purchasing the Kuby Immunology textbook which is much better (also more costly).

This may be a good book for someone who is looking for a book to review concepts before Board exams. But even then... I'd probably prefer BRS or First Aid to this book.

Good Review of Micro
This is a fairly well-written review of micro for the Boards. However, this would not be my first choice for studying micro- I would recommend instead to use Micro Made Ridiculously Simple and the Kaplan microbiology.
One of the good features in this book that I like in comparison to the BRS is the onine questions which sevre well for a quick kill review. ... Read more

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Written by an immunologist, this book traces the concept of immunity from ancient times up to the present day, examining how changing concepts and technologies have affected the course of the science.It shows how the personalities of scientists and even political and social factors influenced both theory and practice in the field.With fascinating stories of scientific disputes and shifting scientific trends, each chapter examines an important facet of this discipline that has been so central to the development of modern biomedicine.With its biographical dictionary of important scientists, its lists of significant discoveries and books, this volume will provide the most complete historicalreference in the field.

. Written in an elegant style by long-time practicing immunologist
. Discusses the changing theories and technologies that guided the field
. Tells of the exciting disputes among prominent scientists
. Lists all the important discoveries and books in the field
. Explains in detail the many Nobel prize-winning contributions of immunologists ... Read more

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A practical and concise guide to the assessment of allergic disorders, congenital immunodeficiency, and asthma in the child and adolescent. Focuses on the approach to diagnosis and treatment of childhood asthma, which is an increasing problem in general pediatrics. Featuring tables, bulleted lists, and a drug formulary, this book provides a quick but substantial reference to practitioners and residents. ... Read more

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Univ. of Queensland, Brisbane, Australia. A study of the relationship between exercise and the immune function. Covers athletes, infectious disease, clinical applications of exercise immunology, current research, and future directions of the field. For exercise scientists and health care professionals. DNLM: Exercise--physiology. ... Read more

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An advanced academic literature review
This book is a literature review of the field of exercise immunology as far as 1999. It covers, in exquisite detail, research on how athletic training influences the immune system and vise-versa. If you don't have a university-level biomedical education, you will have a very hard time reading it. Even with some familiarity with medical terminology and immunology, it is a tough and rigorous read. This is not like reading Scientific American!
The author gives a summary of the human immune system in chapter 2, but it is still necessary for the reader to know the functions of neutrophils, monocytes, macrophages, B- and T-lymphocytes, NK cells, the various classes of immunoglobulins, various cytokines, and acute phase proteins.
The research reviewed in this book focuses on athletes, not ordinary persons trying to get fit. Most of the major "interesting" immune effects are seen with intense and prolonged physical training. The applications of the material in this book should be of keen interest to coaches and athletes themselves who want to avoid the "overtraining syndrome."

Great book
I think that this book is great, it explains everything about exercise immunologye in a clear and very inteligent way.

It's a coplex matter, but, not impossible to understand...
:)

Buy it, you wont regret.

Jorge ... Read more

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<11th Hour> Univ. of Arizona, Tucson. Programmed review for students in an introductory immunology course for undergraduates and allied health students. Summarizes essential information, highlights key points, demonstrates problems, provides clinical examples and includes self-tests with answers. Softcover. ... Read more

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* Emphasizes both the basic and clinical aspects of immunology that promotes understanding of core concepts and provides clinical correlations to medical practice
* Logical progression from normal immune function to laboratory abnormalities and clinical diseases
* Problem-oriented approach to clinical disorders caused by immunological disruption ... Read more

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A review of Immuno. A little hard for newbies in the subject
I bought this book because it was needed in my course. But if you are new to the COMPLEX world of Immunology, then beware! If you want to get the full use of the depth of this book, first read the subject in THE GREATEST BOOK FOR NEWBIES in Immunology, I mean by "IMMUNOBIOLOGY" by Charles Janeway. Then you can skip to Parslow-Stites and be prepared for the test. If you already have concepts in this subject, then go for it, you will not be dissapointed.

Real good
Stites manages to explain a really complicated subject with simplicity. Enjoyful to read and easy to learn from. ... Read more

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Univ. of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center, Oklahoma City. Review outline for independent study and USMLE preparation. Includes more than 200 USMLE-style questions with annotated answers. Also includes numerous case studies and a comprehensive exam. CD-ROM generates online tests on command. Softcover. DNLM: Immunity--Case Report. ... Read more

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Excellent general resource
This book is a new but excellent resource for high school students.I will be able to use it in both my regular and advanced biology classes. The book tackles some very tough topics and it is the first I have seen that allows experts to translate difficult topics into something useable and valuable to high school students. The topics are also very timely for students interested in how biology relates to the news.I wish the book and the Anatomy and Physiology companion volumes were available in Spanish. ... Read more

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An exceptionally lucid guide to the latest immunology concepts! Through five best-selling editions, readers worldwide have appreciated this book's in-depth yet straightforward, richly illustrated approach to this complex subject. Now, sweeping updates incorporate the latest discoveries about innate immunity, the organization of lymphoid organs, and many other cutting-edge topics. Plus, online access via STUDENT CONSULT makes this an even more powerful learning resource!

• Clearly explains the experimental observations that form the basis for the science of immunology at the molecular, cellular, and whole-organism levels-and the conclusions that can be drawn from those observations.
• Highlights the implications of immunologic science for the management of human disease, emphasizing the clinical relevance of the material.

Customer Reviews (18)

it's a used one
I bought it as a new book but it turned out to be a used one! There are marks in the book!

Easy to read and up-to-date
This book is very valuable as an immunology textbook. I bought it to brush up on the basics of immunology for my research and the book delivers the goods. You can get all the necessary information by reading summaries of chapters and the detailed information on topics that interest you specifically. The ability to download pictures and parts of text is also useful. Excellent book!

Good Immunology Book
I prefer the layout and figures in this book over ImmunoBiology. Good reference to keep throughout medical school.

great book
This book not only describes the mechanisms that relate to immunology; it also describes some important experiments that were conducted in order to discover those mechanisms.The text is great for students who have a basic knowledge of immunology (from biochemistry and other classes), but have never learned the intricate details.B cell and T cell differentiation is covered in great detail with colorful figures and tables describing many concepts.Key concepts are also repeated throughout the book to ensure that the reader learns them.

Good price for a decent science textbook
It's fairly easy to read and does a good job of going into detail. Coupled with the price. I'd definitely recommend this book. ... Read more

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Written and edited by international leaders in the field, this book has, through two best-selling editions, been the place to turn for authoritative answers to your toughest challenges in clinical immunology. Now in full color and one single volume, the 3rd Edition brings you the very latest immunology knowledge - so you can offer your patients the best possible care. The user-friendly book and the fully searchable companion web site give you two ways to find the answers you need quickly...and regular online updates keep you absolutely current.

• Leading international experts equip you with peerless advice and global best practices to enhance your diagnosis and management of a full range of immunologic problems.
  
• A highly clinical focus and an extremely practical organization expedite access to the answers you need in your daily practice.

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Incomplete
This is a HUGE and comprehensive book except there is only one mention of ME (CFS) en passant. ME is a common (1M+ in US) and extremely debilitating NeuroEndocrine Immune Disease. ... Read more

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The Oxford Handbook of Clinical Immunology and Allergy is a practical and clinically relevant guide to assist with the diagnosis and management of immunological/allergic disease, and the correct selection and interpretation of immunological tests. This new edition reflects the significant developments that have occurred in the field over recent years. Major revisions have been made to the section on primary immunodeficiencies to demonstrate the advances in understanding genetics, tissue typing, and therapeutics.The first section covers clinical diseases, including primary and secondary immunodeficiencies, allergic disease, autoimmunity and connective tissue diseases, and vasculitis. It gives guidance on test selection and interpretation for both diagnosis and monitoring. The second section covers diagnostic tests, summarizing the methodology and pros and cons of each. ... Read more