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    Tiago S. Vasconcelos, Fernando R. da Silva, Tiago G. dos Santos, Vitor H.M. Prado, Diogo B. Provete.
    Summary: This book analyzes different facets of anuran amphibian distribution in South America. We integrate alternative biological metrics employing cutting-edge methods to understand the dynamic processes underlying species distribution patterns. By using the modern biogeographic toolbox, we explore how richness gradients, phylogenetic diversity, functional diversity, and range size/endemism distribution of amphibians vary along the continent. Moreover, we present a robust proposal for priority areas for conservation of anurans in South America that maximizes representativeness of distinct biodiversity facets.

    Contents:
    An Introduction to the Biogeography of South American Anurans
    South American Anurans: Species Diversity and Description Trends Through Time and Space
    Patterns of Species Richness, Range Size, and their Environmental Correlates of South American Anurans
    Spatial Distribution of Phylogenetic Diversity of South American Anurans
    Geographical Patterns of Functional Diversity of South American Anurans
    Biogeographic Regionalization of South American Anurans
    Spatial Conservation Prioritization for the Anuran Fauna of South America.
    Digital Access Springer 2019
  • Article
    Snyder N, Bessoff J, Dwyer JM, Conn HO.
    Am J Dig Dis. 1978 Apr;23(4):353-8.
    Delayed cutaneous hypersensitivity was studied in 10 patients with severe alcoholic hepatitis, 9 patients with either inactive alcoholic cirrhosis or alcoholic fatty liver, and 10 agematched controls. The mean response of the alcoholic hepatitis group was significantly less compared to controls for SK-SD (P less than 0.001), mumps (P less than 0.001), trichophyton (P less than 0.025), and Candida albicans (P less than 0.025). Upon clinical recovery, the response of the 6 surviving patients with alcoholic hepatitis was similar to controls for 4 of the 5 antigens tested, and the improvements in response to SK-SD and Candida albicans were significant (P less than 0.02 and P less than 0.05). The mean percentage and absolute numbers of thymus-derived lymphocytes were significantly less in the alcoholic hepatitis group compared with controls. Both the alcoholic hepatitis patients and patients with less advanced alcoholic liver disease had a diminished response to concanavalin A and phytohemagglutinin. This study demonstrates a reversible depression of delayed cutaneous hypersensitivity in alcoholic hepatitis. Several mechanisms may help account for this finding. We recommend that skin tests in patients with alcoholic hepatitis be interpreted with this phenomenon in mind.
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doi:10.1007/978-3-030-26296-9 doi:10.1007/bf01072420