Examining meningitis mainly from a bacterial perspective, but also including an overview of viral, fungal and chronic meningitis, this book describes the anatomy of the meninges and clinical signs and symptoms of this disease. Individual organisms that cause meningitis worldwide are dealt with in specific chapters, describing in detail how these pathogens interact with the human host at both a molecular and cellular level. The book provides a thorough understanding of bacterial virulence factors, adhesion and invasion mechanisms, the nature of known host cell receptors and the host cell response.

Provides a thorough understanding of meningitis from a bacterial, molecular and cellular level.

About the Author
University of Southampton Medical School, UK


Book Information
ISBN 9781780641621
Author Darryl Hill
Format Hardback
Page Count 280
Imprint CABI Publishing
Publisher CABI Publishing
Weight(grams) 770g
Dimensions(mm) 244mm * 172mm * 21mm