{"product_id":"9781461454038","title":"The Pathogenic Spirochetes: strategies for evasion of host immunity and persistence","description":"\u003ch1\u003eThe Pathogenic Spirochetes: strategies for evasion of host immunity and persistence\u003c\/h1\u003e \u003ch2\u003eEmbers, Monica E.\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003e​This book explores the many mechanisms by which the most prevalent Spirochetal pathogens persist in a healthy immune-competent host.  Among them are the direct and indirect suppression of host immune signals, phase and antigenic variation, escaping recognition by host complement proteins, and seclusion into immune privileged sites.  We also explore antibiotic therapy for control of infection, a baffling topic that lends itself to exalted interpretation.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003eDetails\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cp\u003ePublished by: Springer\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePublication Date: 2012-12-07\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFormat: Hardcover\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eISBN-13: 9781461454038\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDOI: 10.1007\/978-1-4614-5404-5\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDimensions: 235cm x155cm\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePages: 268\u003c\/p\u003e ","brand":"Springer US","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50149253972108,"sku":"9781461454038","price":152.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0710\/9545\/1788\/files\/9781461454038.jpg?v=1779573854","url":"https:\/\/fh90cf-fv.myshopify.com\/products\/9781461454038","provider":"Late Knight Books and Services, LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}