Veterinary Immunology : An Introduction

Contents: 1. The defense of the body. 2. How inflammation is triggered. 3. Neutrophils and their products. 4. Macrophages and the later stages of inflammation. 5. The complement system. 6. Cell signaling: cytokines and their receptors. 7. Antigens: triggers of acquired immunity. 8. Dendritic cells and antigen processing. 9. The major histocompatibility complex. 10. Organs of the immune system. 11. Lymphocytes. 12. Helper T cells and their response to antigen. 13. B cells and their response to antigen. 14. Antibodies: soluble antigen receptors. 15. How antigen-binding receptors are made. 16. T cell function and the destruction of cell-associated invaders. 17. Regulation of acquired immunity. 18. Immunity in the fetus and newborn. 19. Immunity at body surfaces. 20. Vaccines and their production. 21. The use of vaccines. 22. Acquired immunity to bacteria and fungi. 23. Acquired immunity to viruses. 24. Acquired immunity to parasites. 25. Type I hypersensitivity. 26. Red cell antigens and type II hypersensitivity. 27. Immune complexes and type III hypersensitivity. 28. Type IV hypersensitivity: delayed hypersensitivity. 29. Organ graft rejection. 30. Resistance to tumors. 31. Autoimmunity: general principles. 32. Organ-specific autoimmune diseases. 33. The systemic immunological diseases. 34. Primary : immunodeficiencies. 35. Secondary immunological defects. 36. Drugs and other agents that affect the immune system. 37. The evolution of the immune system. 38. Immunodiagnostic techniques. Appendices: i. Annotated list of selected CD molecules. ii. Some selected cytokines. Glossary.

"Since 1977, this outstanding book has been the immunology reference of choice thanks to its straight forward presentation of basic principles of immunology and comprehensive information on the most significant immunological diseases and responses seen in domestic animals. This meticulously updated new edition explores the latest advances in the field and provides a wealth of clinical examples that clarify important concepts and illustrate practical applications.

Logically organised by mammal species in phylogenic order, this authoritative reference features:

Detailed information on newly identified cytokines, CD molecules, and IgA receptors.
In-depth coverage of the latest data on such topics as the functions of T cells, the effects of nematodes on eosinophils, and DNA vaccines against West Nile virus and canine melanoma. 
Discussions of emerging diseases such as Stevens-Johnson syndrome, hemophagocytic syndrome, and autoimmune sarcolemmal disease in dogs, as well as common variable immunodeficiencies and immune-mediated polysynovitis in horses.
Expanded coverage of complement and its critical importance to innate immunity.
Cutting-edge information on the receptors of NK cells.
Additional content on antibacterial peptides and their role in inflammation and innate immunity.
Convenient, at a glance access to a comprehensive list of cytokines."