**Selected for 2025 Doody’s Core Titles® in Immunology**
Immunology is highly valued by medical students and medical science students everywhere for demystifying a complex and rapidly developing area of medicine.
The book integrates basic and clinical immunology, providing up-to-date information that links the laboratory with clinical practice. It covers all the core immunology concepts that students need for their coursework, including immunity, immune responses, defence against infectious agents, and hypersensitivity.
The books structure makes it easy to understand, presenting immunology in the order that aligns with typical teaching methods. Ideal for USMLE and MLA preparation, it comes complete with accompanying online animations, cases studies, and self-assessment.
SECTION 1 The Immune System and Innate Immunity 1. Introduction to the Immune System 2. Cells, Tissues and Organs of the Immune System 3. Mechanisms of Innate Immunity 4. Complement 5. Mononuclear Phagocytes in Immune Defence
SECTION 2 Adaptive Immune Responses 6. T-Cell Receptors and Major Histocompatibility Complex Molecules 7. Antigen Presentation 8. Cell-Mediated Cytotoxicity 9. B-Cell Development and the Antibody Response 10. Antibodies 11. Immunological Tolerance 12. Regulation of the Immune Response 13. Immune Responses in Tissues
SECTION 3 Defence Against Infectious Agents 14. Immunity to Viruses 15. Immunity to Bacteria and Fungi 16. Immunity to Protozoa and Worms 17. Vaccination