Viruses and Human Disease

Ellen G. Strauss (Author), James H. Strauss (Author)

9780123737410, Elsevier Science

Hardback, published 1 November 2007

480 pages
27.8 x 21.5 x 2.9 cm, 1.29 kg

PRAISE FOR THE PREVIOUS EDITION:"...exceptionally easy to read and full of 'need-to know' material appropriate for students. ...well organized and thoughtfully prepared." --DOODY'S

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 viruses as agents of human disease.

1. Overview of Viruses and Virus Infection2. The Structure of Viruses3. Plus-Strand RNA Viruses4. Minus-Strand RNA Viruses5. Viruses That Contain Double-Stranded RNA: Family Reoviridae6. Viruses Whose Life Cycle Uses Reverse Transcriptase7. DNA-Containing Viruses8. Emerging and Reemerging Viral Diseases9. Subviral Agents10. Host Defenses against Viral Infection and Viral Counterdefenses11. Gene Therapy

Subject Areas: Virology [non-medical PSGL], Microbiology [non-medical PSG], Molecular biology [PSD], Infectious & contagious diseases [MJCJ]