Essential Clinical Immunology is aimed at clinical medical students and trainee doctors, although it will also appeal to medical professionals seeking a refresher in clinical immunology. The book provides the reader with the core information required to understand diseases with an immunological basis.

This new edition of Essential Clinical Immunology is fully updated, now in full colour throughout and features:

coverage of the underlying pathophysiology and signs and symptoms of disease, as well as the special investigations required and management of patients;
emphasis on the clinical aspects with numerous real life case histories used to illustrate key concepts;
MCQs at the end of each chapter for self-assessment.
CONTENTS: 1 Basic Components: Structure and Function
2 Infection
3 Immunodeficiency
4 Anaphylaxis and Allergy
5 Autoimmunity
6 Lymphoproliferative Disorders
7 Immune Manipulation
8 Transplantation
9 Kidney Diseases
10 Joints and Muscles
11 Skin Diseases
12 Eye Diseases
13 Chest Diseases
14 Gastrointestinal and Liver Diseases
15 Endocrinology and Diabetes
16 Haematological Diseases
17 Neuroimmunology
18 Pregnancy
19 Techniques in Clinical Immunology


Appendix
MCQs
MCQ Answers
Index