Understanding Viruses

by Shors, Teri

• ISBN13: 9780763729325
• ISBN10: 0763729329
• Edition: 1st
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2008-03-14
• Publisher: Jones & Bartlett Learning

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. Preview  Chapter 1  and  Chapter 3  

Table of Contents

Introduction to Viruses	p. 2
Eukaryotic Molecular Biology and Host Cell Constraints	p. 31
Virus Replication Cycles	p. 46
Virus Architecture and Nomenclature	p. 70
Laboratory Diagnosis of Viral Diseases	p. 86
Mechanisms of Viral Entry and Spread of Infection in the Body	p. 114
Host Resistance to Viral Infections	p. 140
Epidemiology	p. 190
The History of Medicine, Clinical Trials, Gene Therapy, and Xenotransplantation	p. 220
Viruses and Cancer	p. 242
Poliovirus and Other Enteroviruses	p. 280
Influenza Viruses	p. 304
Rabies	p. 350
Poxviruses	p. 376
Herpesviruses	p. 408
Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV)	p. 436
Hepatitis Viruses	p. 474
New Viruses and Viruses That Are Reemerging	p. 508
What About Prions and Viroids?	p. 538
Plant Viruses	p. 562
The Best for Last: Bacteriophages	p. 588
Glossary	p. 605
Index	p. 622
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