Human Virology. A text for students of medicine, dentistry, and microbiology 3th Edition

Viruses are the smallest of organisms, yet given that they account for at least a third of presentations in the doctors clinic, they must be well understood by medical students and practitioners alike. Collier and Oxford's Human Virology presents this complex and rapidly evolving subject with notable clarity and topicality. The first part of the text deals with the general principles of virology, including the properties of viruses, replication and genetics, along with disease and resistance. This is followed by chapters dedicated to specific groups of viruses, then special syndromes associated with susceptible groups. The final part of the book is reserved for practical aspects of virology, including diagnosis, control measures and anti-viral therapies. The authors intent is not to turn their readers into virologists, but rather to provide them with enough knowledge of the nature of viruses and viral infections to serve as an essential foundation for clinical involvement with the subject. By providing a concise but comprehensive account of the fascinating subject of virology, this text is ideal for students of medecine, dentistry, microbiology, nursing and the biological sciences. This latest edition has been extensively updated and incorporates many new diagrams, accompanied by the introduction of full colour presentation. The importance of viruses has demanded a fresh appreciation in recent years, providing opportunity for this edition to include coverage - The emergence of SARS - Latest research in the study of prion diseases - An exploration of the debate regarding MMR versus single vaccination - Progress in the study and treatment of HIV/AIDS - Recent advances in diagnostic virology and antiviral therapy - Greater emphasis on the antiviral precautions required of healthcare professionals Virology : how it all began General properties of viruses Viral replication and genetics How viruses cause disease Resistance to virus infections Viruses and cancer in humans Viruses and the community Upper respiratory tract and eye infections due to adenoviruses, coronaviruses (including SARS CoV), and rhinoviruses Childhood infections caused by paramyxoviruses Orthomyxoviruses and influenza Gastroenteritis viruses Rubella : postnatal infections Parvoviruses Poxviruses Papovaviruses Poliomyelitis and other picornavirus infections The herpesviruses : general properties The alphaherpesviruses : herpes simplex and varicella-zoster The betaherpesviruses : cytomegalovirus and human herpesviruses 6 and 7 The gammaherpesviruses : Epstein-barr virus and Kaposl's sarcoma-associated herpesvirus Introduction to the hepatitis viruses The blood-borne hepatitis viruses B and delta The enteric hepatitis viruses A and E The blood-borne hepatitis flaviviruses Retroviruses and AIDS Lyssavirus and rabies Arthropod-borne viruses Exotic and dangerous infections : filoviruses, arenaviruses, and hantaviruses Prions and the spongiform encephalopathies Viral diseases of the central nervous system Intrauterine and perinatal infections Viral infections in patients with defective immunity Respiratory infections Sexually transmitted viral infections Resurgent and emergent viral infections The laboratory diagnosis of viral infections Control of viral diseases by immunization Antiviral chemotherapy. The authors' intent is not to turn their readers into virologists but rather to provide them with enough knowledge of the nature of viruses and virus infections to serve as an essential background for later involvement with the subject. The new edition has been extensively updated, with many new diagrams included. New material has been added on: DT Plant and bacterial viruses DT Coronaviruses, focusing on SARS DT Monkeypox infections in humans and the possible use of smallpox as a biological weapon DT Latest advances on chemotherapy of herpesviruses DT Updated material on Prion diseases, focusing on new variant CJD. DT New material on the debate between MMR versus single vaccine