Human Virology
Oxford University Press
2nd Edition
Published on 30. March 2000
Book
Paperback/Softback
296 pages
978-0-19-262820-6 (ISBN)
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Description
This second edition of a well received textbook includes major revisions in certain chapters. There is also further discussion on clinically important conditions, and some of the more esoteric section on microbiology have been printed in italics so that the book can be read either at a general level, by reading the italicised material, or as a more advanced text. The bright, bold format, from the first edition has been kept, but has been given a more sophisticated and up-to-date look. Richly illustrated with around 130 line drawings and photographs, Human Virology provides a complete review of this rapidly expanding field of biology for medical, dental and microbiology students. Leslie Collier is as freelance medical editor and writer and was formerly Professor of Virology at the Royal London Hospital. John Oxford is the current holder of this position. Reviews of the first edition 'Collier and Oxford are to be congratulated on producing a textbook for undergraduates which is refreshing in its ability to make the subject interesting and clinically relevant in a format that is both easy and enjoyable to read.'
British Journal of Hospital Medicine 'excellent student text which combines scholarship with easy to remember diagrams and memory aides.' Aslib Book Guide 'The book is very well illustrated and the only adjective for the many electronmicrographs is "superb".' J Med Microbiol 'It is a pleasure to recommend Human Virology as a textbook for basic clinical virology.' International Antiviral News.
British Journal of Hospital Medicine 'excellent student text which combines scholarship with easy to remember diagrams and memory aides.' Aslib Book Guide 'The book is very well illustrated and the only adjective for the many electronmicrographs is "superb".' J Med Microbiol 'It is a pleasure to recommend Human Virology as a textbook for basic clinical virology.' International Antiviral News.
Reviews / Votes
I would recommend this book to anybody who wants to acquire a good working knowlege on viruses and the prevention and treatment of viral infections. Travel Wise, Issue 16 Reviews of the first edition 'Collier and Oxford are to be congratulated on producing a textbook for undergraduates which is refreshing in its ability to make the subject interesting and clinically relevant in a format that is both easy and enjoyable to read.' British Journal of Hospital MedicineMore details
Edition
2nd Revised edition
Language
English
Place of publication
Oxford
United Kingdom
Target group
College/higher education
Edition type
Revised edition
Illustrations
numerous colour, black and white line illustrations
Dimensions
Height: 276 mm
Width: 219 mm
Weight
847 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-19-262820-6 (9780192628206)
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Content
PART 1; General properties and classification of viruses; Viral replication and genetics; How viruses cause disease; Resistance to infection; Viruses and cancer; Viruses and the community; PART 2; Upper respiratory tract and eye infections; Childhood infections caused by paramyxoviruses; Orthomyxoviruses and influenza; Gastroenteritis viruses; Rubella: postnatal infections; Parvoviruses; Poxviruses; Papovaviruses; Poliomyelitis and other picornavirus infections; The herpesviruses: general properties; Alphaherpesviruses; Betaviruses; Gammaviruses; Introduction to the hepatitis viruses; The blood-borne hepatitis viruses B and Delta; The enteric hepatitis viruses A and E; The bloodborne hepatits flaviviruses; Retroviruses and AIDS; Lyssavirus and rabies; Arthropod-borne viruses; Some exotic and dangerous infections: filoviruses and arenaviruses; Prion diseases: the spongiform encephalopathies; PART 3; Viral diseases of the central nervous system; Intrauterine and perinatal infections; Viral infections in patients with defective immunity; Summary of respiratory infections; Summary of sexually transmitted viral infections; Emerging infections; PART 4; The laboratory diagnosis of viral infections; Control of viral diseases by immunization; Antiviral chemotherapy; Appendices; Safety precautions: codes of practice, disinfection and sterilization; Notifiable infections; Infections possibly or definitely caused by viruses; Further reading