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Summary

Virology is a very exciting and fast-paced field with many challenging issues. Using a balanced approach, combining the molecular, clinical and historical aspects of virology, Understanding Viruses is the ideal text for the modern undergraduate virology course. With a full-color design and rich pedagogy, the text provides a strong, comprehensive introduction to human viral diseases. Additional chapters on viral diseases of animals; the history of clinical trials, gene therapy, and xenotransplantation; prions and viroids; plant viruses; and bacteriophages add to the coverage.

Chapters discussing specific viral diseases weave in an epidemiological and global perspective, and include treatment and prevention information. Contemporary case studies, Refresher boxes, and Virus Files engage students in the learning process. With a wealth of student and instructor support tools, Understanding Viruses is an accessible, exciting, and engaging text for your undergraduate Virology courses.

Autors

Shors, Teri

Table of contents

Chapter 1 Introduction to Viruses. Case Study
Chapter 2 Eukaryotic Molecular Biology and Host Cell Constraints. Case Study
Chapter 3 Virus Replication Cycles. Case Study
Chapter 4 Virus Architecture and Nomenclature. Case Study
Chapter 5 Laboratory Diagnosis of Viral Diseases-. Case Study
Chapter 6 Mechanisms of Viral Entry and Spread of Infection in the Body. Case Study
Chapter 7 Host Resistance to Viral Infections. Case Study
Chapter 8 Epidemiology. Case Study
Chapter 9 The History of Medicine, Clinical Trials, Gene Therapy, and Xenotransplantation
Case Study
Chapter 10 Viruses and Cancer. Case Study
Case 10.1 History of Cancer Viruses and Tumors
Chapter 11 Poliovirus and Other Enteroviruses. Case Study
Chapter 12 Influenza Viruses. Case Study
Chapter 13 Rabies. Case Study
Chapter 14 Poxviruses. Case Study
Chapter 15 Herpesviruses. Case Study
Chapter 16 Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV). Case Study
Chapter 17 Hepatitis Viruses. Case Study
Chapter 18 New Viruses and Viruses That Are Reemerging. Case Study
Chapter 18.3 Ecological Factors: Climate Variability
Chapter 19 What About Prions and Viroids?. Case Study
Chapter 20 Plant Viruses. Case Study
Chapter 21 The Best for Last: Bacteriophages. Case Study