Chapter 39 Related Websites


Immunology Chapter
From the Experimental Study Group at MIT. A summary of monoclonal antibody production.

Medical Sciences Bulletin: Autoimmunity and Neurologic Disorders
Discussion of the causes of common autoimmune disorders with an interesting exploration of a linkage to certain behavioral disorders via neurological damage by antibodies.

The CDC National AIDS Clearinghouse
Presents news and information about prevention, testing, and treatment for HIV infection, as well as coping strategies and current statistics on the state of the epidemic.

MedicineNet: Tonsils & Adenoids
Detection and treatment of tonsil infections.

Lymph System
Brief descriptions of the structure and function of the lymphatic organs and the surgical procedures for their removal.

Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
From the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases. The history, epidemiology, etiology, management, and treatment of chronic fatigue syndrome.

Expanded Programme on Immunization (EPI)
One of three components of the Global Programme for Vaccines and Immunization (GPV) of the World Health Organization with the mission of protecting people at risk against vaccine preventable diseases. Current focus on BCG, Polio, DTP, Yellow Fever, Hepatitis B, measles, mumps and rubella. Has the goal of polio eradication by 2000.

Development of Polio Vaccines
From the Access Excellence Classic Collection. The history of the devlopment of the Salk and Sabin polio vaccines.

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