A Practical Guide to Clinical Virology

by Haaheim, L. R.; Pattison, John R.; Whitley, Richard J.

• ISBN13: 9780470844298
• ISBN10: 0470844299
• Edition: 2nd
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2002-12-03
• Publisher: WILEY

Summary

This Second Edition of A Practical Guide to Clinical Virology is a practical, highly illustrated, quick reference guide to clinical virology. It brings together the essentials of the subject in a entertaining and informative style, describing in turn the clinical features, the symptoms and signs of each of the viral diseases, as well as summarising the epidemiology, laboratory diagnosis and therapy in each case. This book also includes general chapters on classification, diagnosis of infection, antiviral drugs, vaccines and different clinical syndromes.Key Features: Chapter summaries for quick reference Cartoon illustrations Comprehensive coverage Clear and concise formatEach chapter is easy to read and well organised, ensuring that this is an invaluable textbook for all medical, biomedical, microbiology and applied biology students. In addition, it provides an excellent reference for nurses, occupational health and infection control departments, public health and diagnostic laboratories.

Author Biography

L. R. Haaheim is the editor of A Practical Guide to Clinical Virology, 2nd Edition, published by Wiley.

John R. Pattison is the editor of A Practical Guide to Clinical Virology, 2nd Edition, published by Wiley.

Richard J. Whitley is the editor of A Practical Guide to Clinical Virology, 2nd Edition, published by Wiley.

Table of Contents

Contributors.

Preface.

Preface to 1st Edition.

Abbreviations.

References for Further Reading.

1 Classication and Nomenclature of Human and Animal Viruses (Y. Ghendon).

2 Viruses and Disease (G. Haukenes and J. R. Pattison).

3 Laboratory Diagnosis o