Broad and up-to-date overview of immunology of the female genital tract Discusses results from the most important recent studies Encompasses the immunology of viral and bacterial infections, the immunology of pregnancy, and immunological infertility
This book systematically reviews and discusses recent studies and articles on the immunology of female genital tract tissue. The scope is broad, encompassing innate immune responses, adaptive (humoral and cell-mediated) immunity, the immunology of menstruation, the immunology of viral and bacterial infections, the immunology of normal and abnormal pregnancy, and immunological infertility. Throughout, tables and illustrations are judiciously used to facilitate understanding. Immunology of the Female Genital Tract will serve as an invaluable source of up-to-date information for all with an interest in this subject.
Authors and Affiliations
Klinik und Poliklinik für Frauenheilkunde, Klinikum der LMU München - Großhadern, München, Germany
Ernst Rainer Weissenbacher
Olching, Germany
Monika Wirth
Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität, München, Germany
Ioannis Mylonas
Klinik für Geburtshilfe und Frauenheilkunde Klinikum Innenstadt, München, Germany
Klinik für Geburtshilfe
Department of Obtetrics and Gynaecology, Weill Cornell Medical Center, New York, USA
William J. Ledger
Division of Immunology and Infectious Diseases, Weill Cornell Medical College, New York, USA
Steven S. Witkin
About the authors
Professor Ernst Rainer Weissenbacher is Director of the Clinic and Polyclinic for Gynecology and Obstetrics at Großhadern Clinic, Ludwig Maximilians University of Munich. He is also President of the European Society for Infectious Diseases in Obstetrics and Gynecology. Professor Weissenbacher is recognized as a leading authority in the field and has written several books as well as many journal articles. He has a particular interest in the care of high-risk pregnancies and the treatment of infections of the female genital tract, and has also been a strong proponent of use of the Gardasil vaccine to combat cervical cancer.
Bibliographic Information
Book Title: Immunology of the Female Genital Tract
Authors: Ernst Rainer Weissenbacher, Monika Wirth, Ioannis Mylonas, Klinik für Geburtshilfe, William J. Ledger, Steven S. Witkin
