Principles and Practice of Clinical Virology - Hardcover

Zuckerman, Arie J.

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0470517999 ISBN 13: 9780470517994

Publisher: Wiley–Blackwell, 2009

Synopsis

Offers an account of the diagnosis and treatment of virus infections. This book includes a chapter on vaccinology covering the principles relating to the development and use of vaccines generally. It emphasizes the rapid accumulation of information in such fields as retroviruses, particularly HIV, SARS, hepatitis C, and influenza.

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Review:

"There is a wealth of useful information in this book. ... I predict that there will be fierce competition to consult it!" (Microbiology Today, November 2009) "Chapters are very well written in styles that are easy to follow. ... A most valuable book for infectious disease clinicians, students and biomedical scientists." (Royal Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene, October 2009) "This sixth edition is a comprehensive, updated guide to clinical virology." (Book News, September 2009)

Synopsis:

Known as 'the bible' of Virology, this book is an essential purchase for all those with an interest in virology. This new edition includes restructured chapters on retroviruses and there is greater coverage of emerging viruses like SARS and avian flu. A new chapter on the principles behind the use of vaccines and a discussion of the latest vaccines developed e.g. the vaccine against human papilloma viruses licensed to control cervical cancer, are also included. Fully updated, with internationally recognised editors and contributors, this Sixth Edition emphasizes the clinical diagnosis and management of viral infections.

About this edition

• Publisher: Wiley–Blackwell
• Publication date: 2009
• ISBN 10: 0470517999
• ISBN 13: 9780470517994
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 6
• Number of pages: 1042
• Editor: Banatvala Jangu E., Griffiths Paul, Schoub Barry, Mortimer Philip