Orthopoxviruses Pathogenic for Humans

ISBN-13: 9780387253008 / Angielski / Twarda / 2005 / 425 str.

Sergei N. Schelkunov; S. N. Shchelkunov; S. S. Marennikova

Opis

Covers those viruses capable of causing disease in man, including monkeypox, smallpox, cowpox, and vaccinia. This work provides comprehensive coverage of each virus, covering the biology, molecular biology, and ecology of the virus as well as the clinical and epidemiological aspects of these viruses in humans and animals.

Spis treści

Preface.- Smallpox in Human History.- Classification of Poxviruses and Brief Characterization of the Genus Orthopoxvirus.- Vaccinia Virus.- Variola (Smallpox) Virus.- Monkeypox Virus.- Cowpox Virus.- Molecular Evolution of Orthopoxviruses.- Laboratory Diagnostics of Human Orthopoxvirus Infections.- Preparedness and Response to Potential Bioterrorism.- Appendix 1.- Appendix 2.- List of Abbreviations.- References.- Index.