Immunology of Human Reproduction explores the role of immunological processes in reproduction, and presents immunologic concepts illustrated with examples familiar to the clinician.

Features:

• An expert overview of the relevance of immunology to obstetrics and gynecology
• Written by two experts at one of the foremost teaching hospitals in the UK
• Fully illustrated with clear schematic drawings in order to highlight important concepts and processes

Contents

Fundamentals of the Immune System

• Innate Immunity
• B Cells and Antibodies
• T Cells and Cytokines
• MHC Molecules and Antigen Presentation
• Lymphoid Organs and Immune Cell Trafficking
• The Immune Response: Cellular and Humoral Interactions

The Immunological Paradox of Pregnancy

• Maternal Immunocompetence During Pregnancy
• Maternal Immune Responses to the Fetus
• How the Fetus Circumvents the Maternal Immune System

Clincical Applications of Immunology in Obstetric and Gynaecolgic Practice

• Rhesus Prophylaxis
• Immunological Tests in Obstetrics and Gynaecology
• Research

Immunology in Obstetric Gynaecologic Practice

• Recurrent Miscarriage - Immunological Aspects
• Immunological Infertility and Contraception
• Pre-Eclampsia
• SLE and Other Connective Tissue Disorders in Pregnancy
• Gynaecological Cancer and the Immune System

Index

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