HIV and the New Viruses - Softcover

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0123908841 ISBN 13: 9780123908841

Publisher: Academic Press, 2011

HIV and the New Viruses presents cutting-edge reviews of persistent human virus infections as a coherent collection for the first time. These cover recently discovered viruses such as HHV-6, HHV-8 and HCV, as well as the latest research on HIV. This comprehensive and updated reference includes an in-depth study of the major issues in the epidemiology, pathogenicity, molecular virology, host responses and management of conditions associated with those viruses. Information on new pharmaceuticals and vaccine developments is also included. Edited by the leading experts in the field, HIV and the New Viruses will be essential reading for postgraduates, clinicians and researchers in virology, immunology, cancer, molecular biology and the pharmaceutical industry.

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Review:

"...provides up-to-date reviews on these important issues on HIV research that have emerged during the last 10 years." --Phalguni Gupta, University of Pittsburgh, in ASM NEWS, 2000

"This is a comprehensive and up-to-date volume that reviews our current knowledge of HIV and other recently identified viruses of humans. ...I found the chapters to be detailed and well written with a healthy supply of illustrations to aid understanding." --MICROBIOLOGY TODAY, 1999

"I highly recommend this volume to clinicians and virologists... It will be rewarding." --INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MEDICAL MICROBIOLOGY

PRAISE FOR THE FIRST EDITION: "...Each chapter presents a clear, authoritative and up-to-date account of the subject..." --IMMUNOLOGY

"... Well written and illustrated... An excellent series of reviews... Should be of interest to virologists, immunologists and clinicians at all levels." --AIDS CARE, Clive Loveday, University College and Middelsex School of Medicine, London

From the Back Cover:

HIV and the New Viruses presents cutting-edge reviews of persistent human virus infections as a coherent collection for the first time. These cover recently discovered viruses such as HHV-6, HHV-8 and HCV, as well as HIV.
It also includes an in depth study of the major issues in the epidemiology, pathogenicity, molecular virology, host responses and management of conditions associated with those viruses.
Edited by the leading experts in the field, this new book will be essential reading for postgraduates, clinicians and researchers in virology, immunology, cancer, molecular biology and the pharmaceutical industry.
Topics covered include:
* HIV and AIDS
* Hepatitis viruses
* Herpesviruses
* Kaposis Sarcoma
* Human T-cell leukaemia viruses
* Endogenous human retroviruses
* Neurological viruses and associated diseases
* Autoimmune implications and pathogenesis
* Identification of emerging viruses

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