IMMUNOLOGY TEXTBOOK - Mercury Podillia 2013

Preface

STRUCTURE AND FUNCTIONAL PRINCIPLES OF THE IMMUNE SYSTEM

Organs of the Immune System

Molecules Involved in and Produced by the Immune Response

Immunoglobulins

Regulation of Immune System Activity

Stages of Immune Response Development

Adaptive Immunity

Regulatory Idiotypes

Age-Related Immunology

Critical Periods in a Child's Immunity

Immunological Alterations in Aging

CYTOKINES OF THE IMMUNE SYSTEM AND THEIR ALTERATIONS IN CERTAIN DISEASES

Cytokines, Interleukins, Tumor Necrosis Factors

IMMUNOLOGICAL RESEARCH METHODS

Concept of Immune Status and Immunogram

Immunological Tests

Laser Flow Cytometry

Functional Tests

Study of Cytokine Synthesis at the Single-Cell Level

HLA Typing

Lymphocytotoxicity Test

Molecular HLA Genotyping

Clinical Significance of HLA Typing and Genotyping

Immunological (Serological) Methods for Investigating Infectious Diseases

In Vitro Diagnostics (Determination of IgE Antibodies) for Specific Allergy

CONCEPT OF IMMUNE STATUS AND IMMUNOGRAM. INTERPRETATION OF IMMUNOGRAMS

Interpretation of Immunograms

Guidelines to Follow When Interpreting Immunograms

MECHANISMS OF IMMUNE DEFENSE IN BACTERIAL, VIRAL, FUNGAL, AND PROTOZOAN INFECTIONS

Features of Immunity in Bacterial Infections

Immune Response to Intracellular Microorganism Invasion

Features of Immunity in Acute Viral Infections

Features of Immunity in "Slow" Viral Infections

Features of Immunograms in Viral Hepatitis

Features of Immunity in Primary Chronic Bacterial Infections

Features of Immunity in Fungal Diseases

Features of Immunity in Protozoan Diseases

Features of Immunity in Helminthic Infestations

Mechanisms of Immune Evasion by Microorganisms

Features of Immune Status in Autoimmune Diseases

Dynamics of Leukocyte Counts and Immunograms in Infectious Diseases

Classification of Immunograms in Infectious Inflammation

Features of the Immunogram in Certain Inflammatory Diseases

CONGENITAL IMMUNE DEFICIENCY

Classification of Primary Immunodeficiencies

Classification of Hereditary Immunodeficiencies According to ICD-10

Diagnosis of Primary Immunodeficiencies

Physical Examination

Laboratory Research Methods

Assessment of Humoral Immunity

Assessment of Cellular Immunity

General Principles of Immunodeficiency Treatment

Clinical Forms of Primary Immunodeficiencies

Cellular (T-cell) Immune Deficiency

Combined T- and B-Cell Immunodeficiencies

Phagocytic System Deficiency

ACQUIRED IMMUNODEFICIENCY STATES

Immune Deficiency and Infections

Acquired (Secondary) Immunodeficiencies

Diagnostics of Secondary Immunodeficiencies

Clinical and Immunological Profile of Secondary Immunodeficiencies

Secondary Immunodeficiencies in Childhood

Use of Immunomodulators in Secondary Immunodeficiencies

Immunodeficiency with Recurrent Viral Infections

Secondary Immunodeficiencies in Selected Clinical Cases

Secondary Immunodeficiencies in Chronic Recurrent Furunculosis

Secondary Immunodeficiencies in Chronic Inflammatory Conditions of the Bronchopulmonary System

Secondary Immunodeficiencies in Intracellular Infections

Secondary Immunodeficiencies in Viral Infections

Secondary Immunodeficiencies in Parasitic Infestations

Chronic Fatigue Syndrome

Prevention and Immunorehabilitation in Secondary Immunodeficiencies

HIV INFECTION: IMMUNOPATHOGENESIS, IMMUNODIAGNOSTICS, IMMUNOCORRECTION

HIV Infection: Immunopathogenesis

Laboratory Diagnosis of HIV Infection and AIDS

Antiretroviral Drugs

BASIC PRINCIPLES OF IMMUNODEFICIENCY TREATMENT

Principles of Immunotherapy, Immunocorrection, and Immunomodulation

Immunotropic Medications

Characteristics of Immunomodulators

Main Criteria for Prescribing Immunotropic Drugs

Guidelines for Prescribing Immunotropic Drugs

Diseases and Complications Caused by Immunotherapy and Immunoprophylaxis

Immunorehabilitation

Methodology of Glucocorticosteroid Therapy

Antibiotic Therapy in Immunodeficient States

Empiric Antibacterial Therapy for Immunodeficiencies

Clinical Manifestations, Prevention, and Treatment of Influenza

Fungal Infections in Immunocompromised Patients

Immune Response Features in Helminth Infections

IMMUNOTOXIC EFFECTS OF ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS ON THE HUMAN BODY

Immunotoxic Effects of Medications

Main Sources of Adverse Environmental Impacts on Humans

Major Indoor Air Pollutants and Their Impact on the Human Body

Most Significant Environmental Pollution Factors

Impact of Environmental Factors on Chronic Fatigue Syndrome

Modern Concept of Dietary Management for Bronchial Asthma Patients with Chronic Fatigue Syndrome

Glossary of Immunological Terms

References