Viruses and Human Disease

Name: Viruses and Human Disease
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ISBN: 9780123737410

ISBN-10: 0123737419

ISBN-13: 9780123737410

Edition: 2nd 2007

Authors: James H. Strauss, Ellen G. Strauss

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Completely revised and updated, the new edition of this groundbreaking text integrates basic virology with pathophysiological conditions to examine the connection between virology and human disease. Most virology textbooks focus on the molecular biology involved without adequate reference to physiology. This text focuses on viruses that infect humans, domestic animals and vertebrates and is based on extensive course notes from James Strauss??? virology class at the California Institute of Technology taught for over 30 years. Expertly depicting in color the molecular structure and replication of each virus, it provides an excellent overview for students and professionals interested in…

Book details

List price: $91.95
Edition: 2nd
Copyright year: 2007
Publisher: Elsevier Science & Technology Books
Publication date: 9/17/2007
Binding: Hardcover
Pages: 480
Size: 8.75" wide x 11.00" long x 1.25" tall
Weight: 3.564
Language: English




Overview of Viruses and Virus Infection



The Structure of Viruses



Plus-Strand RNA Viruses



Minus-Strand RNA Viruses



Viruses That Contain Double-Stranded RNA: Family Reoviridae



Viruses Whose Life Cycle Uses Reverse Transcriptase



DNA-Containing Viruses



Emerging and Reemerging Viral Diseases



Subviral Agents



Host Defenses against Viral Infection and Viral Counterdefenses



Gene Therapy