This work reviews the basic concepts of immunology and introduces
the reader to the latest findings on immunological aspects of
diseases of the head and neck. In the past two decades, there has
been an explosion of new knowledge in immunology. The contributors
to this volume, all of whom have been active in clinical and basic
research, describe how recent discoveries in immunology play an
increasingly vital role in the understanding and care of patients
with head and neck diseases. An important teaching tool for the
resident in training and a valuable reference work for physicians
in practice, this book will be of special interest to
otolaryngologist-head and neck surgeons, surgical oncologists,
pediatricians, allergists, rheumatologists and edu cators desiring
an advanced text in the field. Jacques F. Poliquin, MD Allen F.
Ryan, PhD Jeffrey P. Harris, MD, PhD INTRODUCTION Immunology has
been traced back at least to 1000 AD. when the Chinese discovered
that the inhalation of smallpox crusts had some value in prevention
of the disease. However, immunology as a science has developed
almost entirely within the last 100 years."
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