Format:
Online-Ressource
,
v.: digital
Edition:
Online-Ausg. Springer eBook Collection. Biomedical and Life Sciences
ISBN:
1282831585
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9781282831582
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9783642021558
Content:
Why sex matters Among human and nonhuman animals, the prevalence and intensity of infection typically is higher in males than females and may reflect differences in exposure as well as susceptibility to pathogens. Elevated immunity among females is a double-edged sword in which it is beneficial against infectious diseases but is detrimental in terms of increased development of autoimmune diseases. The present book critically reviews the evolutionary origin and the functional mechanisms responsible for sexual dimorphism in response to infection. It emphasizes the value of examining responses in both males and females to improve our understanding about host-pathogen interactions in both sexes. The contributors are experts in their specific disciplines which range from microbiology and immunology to genetics, pathology, and evolutionary biology. The book aims at bringing insight to the treatment and management of infectious diseases, it delineates areas where knowledge is lacking and highlights future avenues of research.
Note:
Description based upon print version of record
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157857_1_En_FM1_OnlinePDF; 157857_1_En_1_Chapter_OnlinePDF; 157857_1_En_2_Chapter_OnlinePDF; 157857_1_En_3_Chapter_OnlinePDF; 157857_1_En_4_Chapter_OnlinePDF; 157857_1_En_5_Chapter_OnlinePDF; 157857_1_En_6_Chapter_OnlinePDF; 157857_1_En_7_Chapter_OnlinePDF; 157857_1_En_8_Chapter_OnlinePDF; 157857_1_En_9_Chapter_OnlinePDF; 157857_1_En_10_Chapter_OnlinePDF; 157857_1_En_11_Chapter_OnlinePDF; 157857_1_En_12_Chapter_OnlinePDF; 157857_1_En_BM2_Chapter_OnlinePDF;
Additional Edition:
ISBN 1282831526
Additional Edition:
ISBN 9783642021541
Additional Edition:
Buchausg. u.d.T. Sex Hormones and Immunity to Infection Berlin : Springer, 2010 ISBN 9783642021541
Language:
English
Subjects:
Biology
Keywords:
Infektion
;
Immunreaktion
;
Sexualhormon
;
Infektion
;
Immunreaktion
;
Geschlechtsunterschied
;
Infektion
;
Immunreaktion
;
Sexualhormon
;
Geschlechtsunterschied
;
Aufsatzsammlung
DOI:
10.1007/978-3-642-02155-8
URL:
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