Rubella Viruses

Jangu Banatvala (Edited by), Catherine Peckham (Edited by)

9780444506344

Hardback, published 18 December 2006

138 pages
24 x 16.5 x 1.7 cm, 0.54 kg

This latest volume provides a comprehensive review of the latest developments and research studies on the pathogenesis and molecular biology of human congenital infections. It reviews current diagnostic techniques and epidemiological data while describing the progress in research and understanding of continuing prevention of congenital infections and prognosis.

Preface
Introduction
Molecular Virology of Ruebella Virus
Clinical Features: Post-natally Acquired Rubella
Laboratory Diagnosis of Rubella and Congenital Rubella
Rubella Vaccine
Rubella epidemiology: surveillance to monitor and evaluate congenital rubella prevention strategies
Future Requirements

Subject Areas: Virology [non-medical PSGL], Molecular biology [PSD], Biology, life sciences [PS]