Biology of Infectious Disease: From Molecules to Ecosystems

This textbook provides a comprehensive introduction to the biological processes underlying infectious diseases in various hosts and pathogens, covering topics at multiple biological levels and emphasizing host-pathogen interactions. It is suitable for undergraduate and early graduate-level students in biology or public health.

Format: Hardback
Length: 330 pages
Publication date: 26 November 2023
Publisher: Springer International Publishing AG

This comprehensive textbook offers a thorough exploration of the biological mechanisms underlying infectious diseases across a diverse spectrum of hosts and pathogens. Spanning multiple levels of biological organization, from the molecular and cellular realms to the organismal, population, and ecosystem scales, it provides a comprehensive understanding of these diseases. While the specifics of microbial interactions with their hosts may vary, the text emphasizes the underlying principles of host-pathogen interactions that lead to disease development. Designed with undergraduate and early graduate-level students in biology or public health in mind, including pre-medical and pre-public-health students, this textbook serves as an accessible entry point into the field of infectious disease. It offers a foundational understanding of the biology and ecology of infectious agents, their modes of transmission, and the immune responses they elicit. By delving into the complexities of infectious disease, this textbook equips students with the knowledge and tools necessary to address emerging health challenges and contribute to the field of infectious disease research and prevention.

Weight: 1103g
Dimension: 279 x 210 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9783031389405
Edition number: 1st ed. 2023