Clinical Virology: Single User
Published on 21. October 1998
Software
CD-ROM
978-0-443-07575-9 (ISBN)
Description
The new "Clinical Virology" CD-ROM gives you instant computerised access to the complete text, illustrations, tables and reference from "Clinical Virology" - a landmark reference that concisely encompasses today's knowledge of the field. 88 well-known experts present all of today's clinically relevant information concerning the viral agents that affect humans. The first section of the CD-ROM covers general topics in virology, including immune responses, vaccinology, laboratory diagnosis, and important organ system manifestations and syndromes caused by viral infections. The second section examines specific etiologic agents - discussing their biology, epidemiology, pathogenesis, clinical manifestations, laboratory diagnosis, and management. A click of your mouseopens up a variety of superb tables and illustrations - over 700 in all, including 70 full-colour plates. They help clarify important principles and depict many viral agents. For additional research, references point you to the key works in the literature. The FolioViews software utilised in this CD-ROM offers you optimal flexibility in locating the information that you're looking for...resizing illustrations on your screen...and adding your own "bookmarks", "highlights", and commentary to customize the CD-ROM for your convenience.
Searchable On-line Help, a User Manual, and an on-screen Tutorial help you use the technology to its fullest.
Searchable On-line Help, a User Manual, and an on-screen Tutorial help you use the technology to its fullest.
Reviews / Votes
"The information is well organized and easy to find...The editors have done an outstanding job in selecting the contributors to the book...Excellent." New England Journal of Medicine "Illustrations are appropriate and of high quality.." New England Journal of Medicine "Will be of considerable value to all who want to know about human viral infection..." New England Journal of MedicineMore details
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Elsevier Health Sciences
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Infectious Disease Specialists, Epidemiologists, Internists, Pathologists, Physicians in Public Health, Infection Control Nurses, and Health Science Libraries.
Weight
225 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-443-07575-9 (9780443075759)
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Schweitzer Classification
Content
Introduction. Section 1: Viral Syndromes and General Principles: Respiratory Infections. Central Nervous System Infections. Gastrointestinal Syndromes. Viral Hepatitis. Infections in Organ Transplant Recipients. Infections of Heart and Muscle. Infections Involving the Skin. Hemorrhagic Fevers: a Comparative Appraisal. Viral Disease of the Eye. Antiviral Agents. Diagnosis of Viral Infection. Immune Responses to Viruses. Vaccines. Gene Therapy and Viruses. Chronic Fatigue Syndrome. Section Ii: The Agents: Part A: Dna Viruses: Poxviruses. Herpes Simplex Viruses. Cercopithecine Herpes Virus 1 (8 Virus). Varicella-Zoster Virus. Cytomegalovirus. Human Herpesvirus 6 and Human Herpesvirus 7. Epstein-Barr Virus. Kaposi's Sarcoma Associated Herpesvirus. Adenoviruses. Polyomavirus. Papillomavirus. Human Parvovirus B19. Hepatitis B Virus, Part B: Rna Viruses: Human Lymphotropic Viruses: Htlv-1 and Htlv-11. Human Immunodeficiency. Colorado Tick Fever Virus and Other Arthropod-Borne Reoviridae. Rotaviruses. Respiratory Syncytial Virus and Parainfluenza Viruses. Measles. Mumps. Rhabdoviruses. Filoviridae. Influenza Virus. Bunyaviridae: Bunyaviruses, Phleboviruses, Nairoviruses and Hantaviruses. Arenaviruses. Enteroviruses. Rhinovirus. Hepatitis a Virus. Norwalk and Related Diarrhea Viruses. Hepatitis E Virus. Astrovirus. Coronaviruses. Flaviviruses. Hepatitis C Virus and Hepatitis G Virus. Alphaviruses. Rubella Virus, Part C: Subviral Agents: Hepatitis D Virus. Transmissible Spongiform Encephalopathies (Prion Protein Diseases).