Infection and Autoimmunity

Yehuda Shoenfeld, Noel R. Rose

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Abstract

Infection and Autoimmunity encompasses the different mechanisms involved in the infection-autoimmunity association/induction. Special attention is given to heat shock proteins (HSPs) and to transgenic mouse models to better understand infection-induced autoimmunity. Organized into six parts, this book first discusses the mechanisms of autoimmune induction by infection. Some chapters follow discussing the vaccination and vaccines, including the controversial issue of vaccine-autoimmunity relationship. Other chapters elucidate the relationship of bacteria and parasites to autoimmunity. Lastly, the aspects of infections and diseases are described. This reference material will help readers gain a deeper insight into the important etiological aspects of autoimmunity.

Original languageEnglish
PublisherElsevier
Number of pages747
ISBN (Electronic)9780444512710
DOIs
StatePublished - 1 Jan 2004
Externally publishedYes

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