Human Virology
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Product details:
- Edition number 5
- Publisher OUP Oxford
- Date of Publication 26 May 2016
- ISBN 9780198714682
- Binding Paperback
- No. of pages366 pages
- Size 275x221x14 mm
- Weight 896 g
- Language English
- Illustrations Over 200 colour line and halftone figures 0
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Short description:
Written by leading authors in the field with both clinical and molecular expertise, Human Virology provides an accessible introduction to this fascinating and important field, making the text ideal for students encountering virology for the first time.
MoreLong description:
Viruses are some of the simplest infectious agents on the planet, yet can cause severe and even life-threatening diseases in all forms of life - including humans. Despite relying on host cells in order to replicate, viruses can be capable of extremely rapid reproduction and very effective transmission from one person to another. Because of this, they have historically represented a significant proportion of the disease burden affecting humans, in addition to a number of new high profile diseases which have emerged in the last century. However, on a more positive note, the only two diseases to have ever been eradicated by mankind were both viruses, giving hope that in the future more viruses can be eliminated.
Human Virology provides a vivid introduction to this fascinating field, by incorporating both the molecular and clinical aspects of the subject. The general principles and properties of viruses are covered in the first part of the text, while part two provides a survey of the different virus families and the human diseases they cause. Finally, the book concludes with some of the more practical aspects of the subject, such as immunization, antiviral chemotherapy and laboratory techniques.
Throughout the text, case studies bring the subject to life by providing a unique perspective from real practicing doctors. In addition new 'hot topic' boxes have been incorporated into this edition, featuring current important areas of research. Little prior knowledge is assumed, making Human Virology the perfect text for those students new to the subject.
The Online Resource Centre to accompany Human Virology features:
For students:
?multiple-choice questions for self-directed learning
?Web links to online animations and videos
For lecturers:
?Figures from the book in electronic format, ready to download
Without reservation. I will be recommending this edition. I will be reaching for my copy of this book and lending it to trainees. The general principles section is short but very well-put together - impressive. Subsequent chapters are organised as per Baltimore classification of viruses - this approach gives an ease of use to students that was remarked upon by the two students that I lent the book to and was obvious to me.
Table of Contents:
Part 1: General principles
Virology: how it all began and where it will go next
General properties of viruses
Viral replication and genetics
How viruses cause disease
Resistance of the human body to virus infections
Viruses and the community: the science and practice of epidemiology
Part 2: Specific viruses
Group 1 - Positive sense single-stranded RNA viruses
Picornaviruses: polio, hepatitis A, enterovirus, and common cold
Astroviruses: gastroenteritis agents
Calciviruses: norovirus causing vomiting and diarrhoea
Hepatitis E
Togaviruses: mosquito-borne, Chikungunya, and teratogenic rubella
Flaviviruses: yellow fever, dengue fever, and hepatitis C
Coronaviruses (including SARS CoV and MERS CoV)
Group 2 - Negative-sense single-stranded RNA viruses
Orthomyxoviruses: influenza A, B, C
Arenaviruses: Lassa and haemorrhagic fevers
Bunyaviruses: Hanta, phlebo, and nairo
Paramyxoviruses: measles, RSV, mumps, parainfluenza, metapneumovirus, and zoonotic henipaviruses
Filoviruses: zoonotic Marburg, and Ebola
Rabies: zoonotic rabies
Group 3 - Double-stranded RNA viruses
Reoviruses: diarrhoea-causing rotaviruses
Group 4 - Double-stranded DNA viruses
Polyomaviruses
Papillomaviruses
Herpesviruses: herpetic lesions, zoster, cancer, and encephalitis
Smallpox: human disease eradicated but zoonotic pox virus infections common
Adenovirus: respiratory, eye, and gastroenteritis viruses
Group 5 - Single-stranded DNA viruses
Parvovirus
Group 6 - Single-stranded positive sense RNA with an RT
Retroviruses: HIV-1 and -2 and HTLV
Group 7 - Circular double-stranded DNA viruses with an RT
Hepadnaviruses: hepatitis B and D
Part 3: Practical aspects
The clinical virology laboratory
Control of viral disease by immunization
Antiviral chemotherapy
