Pathophysiology of Disease

"Organized by major body systems and organs, this text presents material in the important areas of genetics, immunology, and infectious diseases and analyzes disease mechanisms as well as their signs and symptoms. Diseases frequently presented in day-to-day patient care are discussed, making this a very useful reference in understanding how and why certain signs and symptoms of various conditions appear. This is the perfect text for students making the transition from the basic sciences to the c