Veterinary Immunology, 11th Edition

Exploring the immunologic concerns of both large and small animals, Veterinary Immunology,11th Edition is the only complete resource on immunology for veterinary practitioners. This new edition has been meticulously updated to continue its trend of incorporating the latest advances and topics in the field. It features a straightforward presentation of basic immunologic principles along with thorough and timely information on the most significant immunologic diseases and responses seen in domestic animals. Vibrant images and wealth of clinical examples give you a better understanding of complex topics and concepts and how they come in to play during professional practice.

• NEW! Completely updated content covers the latest advances and topics in veterinary immunology, including cutting-edge information on drugs for the immune system, antibodies, vaccines, cancer immunology, and much more.
• NEW! Enhanced ebook version, included with every new print purchase, features flashcards and enhanced animations, plus access to all the text, figures, and references, with the ability to search, customize content, make notes and highlights, and have content read aloud.
• Comprehensive coverage clearly explains the general principles of immunology and provides information on the most significant immunologic diseases and immunologic responses seen in domestic animals and marine mammals.
• A wealth of clinical examples show how principles are applied in the clinical setting.

1. Surviving in a Microbial World
2. Innate Immunity: Detect Invaders
3. Humoral Innate Immunity: Inflammation
4. Humoral Innate Immunity: Antimicrobial Peptides
5. Humoral Innate Immunity: The Complement System
6. Cellular Innate Immunity: Leucocytes and Phagocytosis
7. Cellular Innate Immunity: Macrophages and Recovery from Inflammation
8. Sickness: The Body’s Innate Responses
9. How Immune Cells Communicate: Cytokines and Their Receptors
10. Antigens: Triggers of Adaptive Immunity
11. Dendritic Cells, Antigen Processing, and Presentation
12. The Major Histocompatibility Complex
13. Lymphoid Organs: Their Structure and Function
14. Lymphocytes
15. Helper T Cells: Diverse Response to Antigens
16. B Cells and Their Response to Antigens
17. Antibodies: Soluble Antigen Receptors
18. How Antigen-Binding Receptors Are Made
19. T Cells and the Destruction of Cell-Associated Invaders
20. Innate Lymphoid Cells
21. Regulation of Adaptive Immunity
22. The Microbiota and the Immune System
23. Immunity on Body Surfaces
24. Immunity in the Fetus and Newborn
25. Vaccines and Their Production
26. The Use of Vaccines
27. Immunity to Bacteria and Fungi
28. Immunity to Viruses
29. Immunity to Parasites
30. Mast Cell and Eosinophil-Mediated Hypersensitivity
31. Selected Allergic Diseases
32. Red Cell Antigens and Antibody-Mediated Hypersensitivity
33. Immune-complexes and Neutrophil-Mediated Hypersensitivity
34. T Cell-Mediated Hypersensitivity
35. Organ Graft Rejection and Pregnancy
36. Tumor Immunology and Immunotherapy
37. Autoimmune Diseases and the Loss of Tolerance
38. Selected Organ-Specific Autoimmune Diseases
39. Selected Immune-Mediated Inflammatory Diseases
40. Primary Immunodeficiency Diseases
41. Secondary Immunological Defects
42. Drugs and Other Agents that Affect the Immune System
43. Immunodiagnostic Methods
Glossary
Index