Viruses and Human Disease

ISBN-13: 9780123737410 / Angielski / Twarda / 2007 / 468 str.

James H. Strauss; Ellen G. Strauss

Opis

Completely revised and updated, the new edition of this groundbreaking text integrates basic virology with pathophysiological conditions to examine the connection between virology and human disease. Most virology textbooks focus on the molecular biology involved without adequate reference to physiology. This text focuses on viruses that infect humans, domestic animals and vertebrates and is based on extensive course notes from James Strauss' virology class at the California Institute of Technology taught for over 30 years. Expertly depicting in color the molecular structure and replication of each virus, it provides an excellent overview for students and professionals interested in viruses as agents of human disease.

• Includes over 30% new material - virtually all of the figures and tables have been redrawn to include the latest information and the text has been extensively rewritten to include the most up-to-date information
• Includes a new chapter on emerging and reemerging viral diseases such as avian flu, SARS, the spread of West Nile virus across America, and the continuing spread of Nipah virus in Southeast Asia
• Further reading sections at the end of each chapter make it easy find key references
• World maps depicting the current distribution of existing and newly emerging viruses are also incorporated into the text

Recenzje

PRAISE FOR THE PREVIOUS EDITION:"...exceptionally easy to read and full of 'need-to know' material appropriate for students. ...well organized and thoughtfully prepared." --DOODY'S

Spis treści

1. Overview of Viruses and Virus Infection2. The Structure of Viruses3. Plus-Strand RNA Viruses4. Minus-Strand RNA Viruses5. Viruses That Contain Double-Stranded RNA: Family Reoviridae6. Viruses Whose Life Cycle Uses Reverse Transcriptase7. DNA-Containing Viruses8. Emerging and Reemerging Viral Diseases9. Subviral Agents10. Host Defenses against Viral Infection and Viral Counterdefenses11. Gene Therapy