Imunopatologické stavy v kazuistikách – Humlová Zuzana (2021)

The second edition of the book prepared by a team of authors led by MUDr. Zuzana Humlová, Ph.D., one of the leading figures in contemporary Czech immunology. The term 'immunopathological conditions' collectively refers to disorders associated with allergy, autoimmunity, and immunodeficiency. These conditions often overlap, as a disturbance in one area of the immune system frequently triggers a cascade of other immunopathological events. This is one reason for the frequent diagnostic and therapeutic confusion, leading to delays in establishing the correct diagnosis. The book guides the reader through a spectrum of diseases using specific examples from practice, ranging from primary immunodeficiencies to vasculitides, autoinflammatory diseases, drug and food allergies, autoimmune polyglandular syndromes, antiphospholipid syndrome, and even neurological autoimmunities. The explanation of each case progresses from symptoms through available examinations to specific treatment. The book is written in a fresh style, is engaging, and very didactic, so not only allergists or clinical immunologists but also doctors without in-depth knowledge of immunology will find valuable insights for their everyday practice. The main target group is physicians from a wide range of internal specialties – allergists, immunologists, ...