This reference for immunologists, allergists, and infectious disease specialists describes the state of specific research endeavors in microbiology and infectious diseases, HIV/AIDS, allergy, immunology, and transplantation, drawing from the research portfolios of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Disease (NIAID). The first chapter overviews research areas in microbiology and infectious diseases, and reviews the global impact of NIAID international research programs in Africa and Asia. The rest of the book is divided into sections on microbiology and infectious diseases, HIV and AIDS, and immunology research. Although the book contains documents of the US government and other research information that is in the public domain, it is not an official US government publication. Georgiev is affiliated with the Office of Global Research, NIAID, NIH. Annotation ©2009 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)