Opportunistic, intracellular bacterial infections are in the forefront
of research today because of the challenges they present to the
immunocompromised patient. In this volume, the pathogenesis and immune
reaction of these intracellular infections is featured, as are the most
typical problems related to antimicrobial chemotherapy, and current
approaches to their solution. Notable chapters set the pace for research
on the pathogenic and immune reactions to such infections as
- Mycobacterium tuberculosis
- Legionella pneumophila
- Chlamydia trachomatis and
- Brucella.