Case Studies in Immunology, Fifth Edition, cites major topics of immunology as the background to a selection of real clinical cases that serve to reinforce and extend the basic science. This new edition vividly illustrates the importance of an understanding of immunology in diagnosis and therapy. As well as being a valuable review aid, Case Studies in Immunology introduces in a clinical setting the major common disorders of immunity, including hypersensitivity types I-IV and autoimmune disorders such as lupus and multiple sclerosis. It also describes and explains the consequences of some of the most important immune deficiencies. Each case history is preceded by basic scientific facts essential to understanding the immunology behind the disease or disorder. An end-of-case summary, questions, and discussion points finish each case. Case Studies in Immunology can be used as a stand-alone book, or as a clinical companion alongside Immunobiology, Sixth Edition (ISBN 0-8153-4101-6) and The Immune System, Second Edition (ISBN 0-8153-4093-1).

Key Features:

Contains FIVE new cases bringing the total number of cases included to 47: Hereditary Periodic Fever Syndromes; Interleukin Receptor-associated Kinase Deficiency; Common Variable Immunodeficiency; Immune Dysregulation, Polyendocrinopathy, Enteropathy, X-linked Disease; Celiac Disease.

Each case describes real events and symptoms from case histories, ensuring that the reader is presented with, assesses, and evaluates a realistic clinical situation.

Full-color illustrations, photographs, and micrographs throughout complement the text.

Contains helpful case summary notes in margin.

Cases end with a discussion and question section; this useful pedagogic tool is designed to highlight lessons learned from individual cases.

Can be used as a clinical companion to Immunobiology, Sixth Edition, and The Immune System, Second Edition.