Rubella Viruses, Volume 15 (Perspectives in Medical Virology) (Perspectives in Medical Virology)

This latest volume provides a comprehensive review of the latest developments and research studies on the pathogenesis and molecular biology of human congenital infections. It reviews current diagnostic techniques and epidemiological data while describing the progress in research and understanding of continuing prevention of congenital infections and prognosis. Content: Preface Page vii Historical Introduction Pages ix-xii J.E. Banatvala Chapter 1 Molecular Virology of Rubella Virus Review Article Pages 1-18 Min-Hsin Chen, Joseph Icenogle Chapter 2 Clinical Features: Post-Natally Acquired Rubella Review Article Pages 19-37 Jangu E. Banatvala Chapter 3 Laboratory Diagnosis of Rubella and Congenital Rubella Review Article Pages 39-77 Jennifer M Best, Gisela Enders Chapter 4 Rubella Vaccine Review Article Pages 79-93 Susan Reef, Stanley A. Plotkin Chapter 5 Rubella Epidemiology: Surveillance to Monitor and Evaluate Congenital Rubella Prevention Strategies Review Article Pages 95-114 Catherine Peckham, Pat Tookey, Pia Hardelid Future Requirements Pages 115-116 List of Contributors Pages 117-118 Subject Index Pages 119-125 Provides a comprehensive review of the developments and research studies on the pathogenesis and molecular biology of human congenital infections. This title reviews diagnostic techniques and epidemiological data while describing the progress in research and understanding of the prevention of congenital infections and prognosis.