Description
Describes the way causal pathogens of diseases interact with the vectors that transmit them.
About the Author
Stephen H. Gillespie is Professor of Medical Microbiology in the Department of Infectious Diseases at University College London, UK. Geoffrey L. Smith is a Wellcome Trust Principal Research Fellow and Head of Department of Virology at Imperial College London, UK. Anne Osbourn is a Group leader in the Sainsbury Laboratory, John Innes Centre, Norwich,UK.
Reviews
'The authors describe the advantages of insects as vectors and their numerous barriers to infection, including physico-chemical barriers, the gut, haemolymph, and the salivary glands themselves.' ASM News
Book Information
ISBN 9780521843126
Author S. H. Gillespie
Format Hardback
Page Count 396
Imprint Cambridge University Press
Publisher Cambridge University Press
Weight(grams) 762g
Dimensions(mm) 236mm * 158mm * 24mm