June 24, 2012

Human Respiratory Syncytial Virus Infection


Human Respiratory Syncytial Virus Infection

Edited by Bernhard Resch, ISBN 978-953-307-718-5, Hard cover, 246 pages, Publisher: InTech, Published: November 25, 2011 under CC BY 3.0 license, in subject Infectious Diseases
DOI: 10.5772/1496


In this online Open Access book on "Human RSV Infections", several distinguished authors contribute their experience in respiratory syncytial virology. A major focus lies on the fascinating pathophysiology of RSV and represents recent and actual work on different mechanisms involved in the complex pathogenesis of the virus. The second section elucidates epidemiologic and diagnostic aspects of RSV infection covering a more clinical view of RSV disease. At last, treatment modalities including the search for a vaccine that is still not in sight are discussed and conclude this book, thus building up a circle that runs from experimental models of RSV related lung disease over clinical aspects of disease to the latest news of therapeutic and prophylactic approaches to human RSV infection.

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June 21, 2012

Atopic Dermatitis - Disease Etiology and Clinical Management



Atopic Dermatitis - Disease Etiology and Clinical Management

Edited by Jorge Esparza-Gordillo and Itaru Dekio, ISBN 978-953-51-0110-9, Hard cover, 414 pages, Publisher: InTech, Published: February 22, 2012 under CC BY 3.0 license, in subject Dermatology
DOI: 10.5772/1448
Atopic Dermatitis is a common disease characterized by inflamed, itching and dry skin. This relapsing allergic disorder has complex etiology and shows a remarkably high clinical heterogeneity which complicates the diagnosis and clinical management. This book is divided into 4 sections. The first section (Disease Etiology) describes some of the physiological mechanisms underlying Atopic Dermatitis, including alterations in the immune system and the skin-barrier function. The important role of host-microorganism interactions on the pathophysiology of Atopic Dermatitis is discussed in the second section (Microorganisms in Atopic Dermatitis). An overview of the clinical diagnostic criteria and the disease management protocols commonly used is given in the third section (Diagnosis and Clinical Management). The last section (New Treatments) describes new therapeutic approaches that are not widely used but are currently being studied due to preliminary evidence showing a clinical benefit for Atopic Dermatitis.

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June 14, 2012

Autoimmune Disorders - Pathogenetic Aspects


Autoimmune Disorders - Pathogenetic Aspects


Edited by Clio P. Mavragani, ISBN 978-953-307-643-0, Hard cover, 508 pages, Publisher: InTech, Published: October 26, 2011 under CC BY 3.0 license, in subject Immunology, Allergology and Rheumatology
DOI: 10.5772/802
The present edition entitled "Autoimmune disorders - Pathogenetic aspects" aims to present the current available evidence of etiopathogenetic insights of both systemic and organ specific autoimmune disorders, the crossover interactions among autoimmunity, cardiovascular morbidity and malignancy as well as novel findings in the exciting fields of osteoimmunology and immunology of pregnancy.

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