Anthrax
Bacillus anthracis causes anthrax in all mammals, including humans. Depending upon the route of entry of B. anthracis spores, infection can result in cutaneous lesions, which are readily treatable with antibiotics, or systemic lethal disease, which is nearly always fatal. The continuing worldwide in...
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| Format: | eBook |
| Language: | English |
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Berlin, Heidelberg
Springer Berlin Heidelberg
2002, 2002
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| Edition: | 1st ed. 2002 |
| Series: | Current Topics in Microbiology and Immunology
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| Collection: | Springer Book Archives -2004 - Collection details see MPG.ReNa |
Table of Contents:
- List of Contents
- Introduction: Anthrax History, Disease and Ecology
- Bacillus anthracis Evolution and Epidemiology
- Anthrax Vaccines
- Structure and Function of Anthrax Toxin
- Bacillus anthracis Cell Envelope Components
- Macrophage Interactions
- Bacillus anthracis Genetics and Virulence Gene Regulation