Publication Year: 2014
Author / Editor: Gerald N. Callahan and Robin M. Yates (Veterinary clinical laboratory immunology chapter by Amy L. Warren)
Overview: This textbook provides a comprehensive introduction to fundamental veterinary immunology, examining the mechanisms by which animal immune systems protect against disease. It covers core concepts ranging from innate and adaptive immunity to cellular defense mechanisms and clinical applications in animal health.
Key Topics Covered:
Innate and adaptive immune systems
Innate immune recognition and the complement system
Acute inflammation and innate cellular effector mechanisms
Cells, organs, antigens, and antigen processing within the adaptive immune system
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