This is a comprehensive and vel text that examines key features that predispose individuals to autoimmune diseases. The first section details the basic mechanism of autoimmunity and examines immugenetic and environmental factors in autoimmunity. The next section examines autoimmune thyroid disease. The third section takes a look at Type 1 diabetes mellitus. In the final section, authors explain other autoimmune endocripathies.
Key Features
Publisher
Humana Press Inc.
Date of Publication
11/12/2007
Language
English
Format
Hardback
ISBN-10
1588297330
ISBN-13
9781588297334
Subject
Clinical Medicine: Professional
Series Title
Contemporary Endocrinology
Publication Data
Place of Publication
Totowa, NJ
Country of Publication
United States
Imprint
Humana Press Inc.
Content Note
28 black & white illustrations, 23 black & white tables, biography
