ABSTRACT

This monograph has been written with the notion that it may be read by complementologists relatively untrained in microbiology and infectious diseases and by microbiologists and infectious diseases specialists relatively untrained in complementology. Thus, abbreviations are used sparingly and jargon has hopefully been minimized. Furthermore, I have attempted to offer general background information where it seemed relevant or helpful.

chapter 1|30 pages

The Complement System

chapter 2|12 pages

Human Complement Deficiencies

chapter 3|42 pages

Bacteria

chapter 4|8 pages

Fungi

chapter 5|22 pages

Viruses

chapter 6|26 pages

Parasites

chapter 7|8 pages

Complement and Infectious Diseases