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Chlamydia pneumoniae is a bacteria that is most commonly known for causing colds and pneumonia. pneumoniae and atherosclerosis, a clogging of the arteries that causes heart attack and stroke.

Also, it is now becoming evident that Acinetobacter infections occur frequently in violent situations such as earthquake or war zones.The mechanisms of Acinetobacter virulence are becoming increasingly clear, providing new insights into their pathogenic role in community acquired infections.

Because of the similarities between HIV and immune deficiency infections in animals, scientists use animals as models to study pathogenesis and other aspects of HIV. Part of the "Infectious Agents and Pathogenesis" series, this volume reviews the immune deficiency virus in various hosts and also talks about the history and future of animal models.

The volume brings together all of the latest research on this pathogen, the interest in which is rapidly growing. There have been major new developments in this field, including the publication of three whole genome sequences and the discovery of a developmental cycle and novel cyst-like highly infectious form.

Assembling the latest research by an international group of contributors, this volume covers the epidemiology, pathogenesis, clinical features, and control measures of this elusive microorganism.

The volume brings together all of the latest research on this pathogen, the interest in which is rapidly growing. There have been major new developments in this field, including the publication of three whole genome sequences and the discovery of a developmental cycle and novel cyst-like highly infectious form.

The use of recreational drugs of abuse by large numbers of individuals in this country and abroad has aroused serious concerns about the consequences of this activity.

Tuberculosis once again occupies a special position in the areas of infec tious diseases and microbiology. Koch's postulates were developed with tuberculosis in mind and became a focal point for many advances in microbiology and medicine.

There has been a tremendous increase in interest in the neuropathogenicity of viruses during the past decade as we have come to recognize that the human immunodeficiency virus, which causes the acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS), can infect glial cells and cause neurological disease.