| Description |
1 online resource |
| Contents |
Anthrax from 5000 BC to AD 2010 / Peter C B Turnbull, Sean V Shadomy -- Outer Structures of the Spore / Adam Driks, Michael Mallozzi -- Anthrax Spore Germination / Nathan Fisher, Katherine A Carr, Jonathan D Giebel, Philip C Hanna -- Genetic Manipulation Methods in / Brian K Janes, Scott Stibitz -- The Genome / Timothy D Read -- Plasmids: Species Definition or Niche Adaptation? / David A Rasko -- Iron Acquisition by / Gleb Pishchany, Eric P Skaar -- Anthrax Toxins / Mahtab Moayeri, Stephen H Leppla -- Virulence Gene Regulation / Jason M Rall, Theresa M Koehler -- The Interactions between and Macrophages / Susan L Welkos, Joel A Bozue, Christopher K Cote -- and Dendritic Cells: A Complicated Battle / Jean-Nicolas Tournier, Anne Quesnel-Hellmann -- Dissemination through Hosts / Ian J Glomski -- Pathology, Diagnosis, and Treatment of Anthrax in Humans / Jeannette Guarner, Carlos del Rio -- Anthrax Vaccines / Elke Saile, Conrad P Quinn -- Anthrax as a Weapon of War and Terrorism / Leonard A Cole |
| Summary |
The study of Bacillus Anthracis remains at the forefront of microbiology research because of its potential use as a bioterror agent and its role in shaping our understanding of bacterial pathogenesis and innate immunity. Bacillus Anthracis and Anthrax provides a comprehensive guide to all aspects of the organism, ranging from basic biology to public health issues associated with anthrax. This book will be a premier reference for B. Anthracis and anthrax to microbiologists, medical and public health professionals, bioterror research and preparedness, immunologists, and physiologists |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index |
| Notes |
Print version record |
| Subject |
Anthrax.
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Bacillus anthracis.
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Pustule, Malignant.
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Anthrax
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Bacillus anthracis
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Pustule, Malignant
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Anthrax
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Bacillus anthracis
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| Form |
Electronic book
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| Author |
Bergman, Nicholas H.
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| ISBN |
9780470891193 |
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047089119X |
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9780470410110 |
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0470410116 |
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9780470891186 |
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0470891181 |
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1282883674 |
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9781282883673 |
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