The Pathogenic Spirochetes: strategies for evasion of host immunity and persistence

This book explores the many mechanisms by which the most prevalent Spirochetal pathogens persist in a healthy immune-competent host. Among them are the direct and indirect suppression of host immune signals, phase and antigenic variation, escaping recognition by host complement proteins, and seclusi...

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Other Authors: Embers, Monica E. (Editor)
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: New York, NY Springer US 2012, 2012
Edition:1st ed. 2012
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Collection: Springer eBooks 2005- - Collection details see MPG.ReNa
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