By H. Wekerle (auth.), R. Hohlfeld (eds.)
The neuromuscular ailments include the issues of peripheral nerves, the neuromuscular junction, and muscle. either pre and post-synaptic parts of the neuromuscular junction may possibly turn into pursuits of autoimmune assault in several illnesses.
This e-book addresses the immunologically mediated neuromuscular illnesses, together with Guillain--Barré syndrome and different autoimmune neuropathies, the Lambert--Eaton myasthenic syndrome, myasthenia gravis, and the autoimmune ailments of muscle. chapters are dedicated to the vasculitic and HIV-mediated neuromuscular ailments. The experimental versions of neuritis and myasthenia gravis are addressed in separate chapters. An introductory bankruptcy offers a common heritage to autoimmunity.
This ebook is an invaluable evaluation for all neurologists, rheumatologists and immunologists either in learn and scientific perform.
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