• Presents an updated and complete textbook in all aspects

• Covers history of immunology, host-microbe relationship and disease process, basic immunology, diagnostic immunology, immune response, immunopathological disorders, immunohematology, immunological tolerance, transplantation immunology, tumor immunology, immunity against bacteria, parasites, viruses, fungi, etc. and other interesting topics such as immunodeficiency states with special reference to HIV, the details of the cytokines in relation to classification, biological functions, cytokine receptors, cytokine antagonists, cytokine-related diseases and prospects, etc.

• Includes illustrative graphics, colored diagrams, flow charts and tables as and where required to make the text lucid and interesting

• Study questions at the end of each chapter-perfect for classroom learning and preparation for tests

• Spans the curricula of medical, dental and other allied courses (basic and applied)

• Helpful for doctors, researchers, teachers and students.