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New edition of a reference that informs scientists and health care professionals about the medically...
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New edition of a reference that informs scientists and health care professionals about the medically relevant aspects of this rapidly evolving field. The 56 contributions by experts in their respective specialties, incorporating the latest developments and relevant citations to address infections and syndromes related to particular organ systems; the fundamentals of modern medical virology including immune responses and vaccinology, diagnostics, antivirals, and gene therapy; and the virology, epidemiology, pathogenesis, clinical manifestations, laboratory diagnosis, and prevention and treatment of important specific human viral pathogens. Edited by Richman (pathology and medicine, U. of California), Richard J. Whitley (infectious diseases, U. of Alabama) and Frederick G. Hayden (internal medicine and pathology, U. of Virginia School of Medicine). Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
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