Essential Human Virology, Second Edition focuses on the structure and classification of viruses, virus transmission and virus replication strategies based upon type of viral nucleic acid. Several chapters focus on notable and recognizable viruses and the diseases caused by them, including influenza, HIV, hepatitis viruses, poliovirus, herpesviruses and emerging and dangerous viruses. Additionally, how viruses cause disease (pathogenesis) is highlighted, along with discussions on immune response to viruses, vaccines, anti-viral drugs, gene therapy, the beneficial uses of viruses, research laboratory assays and viral diagnosis assays. Fully revised and updated with new chapters on coronaviruses, nonliving infectious agents, and notable non-human viruses, the book provides students with a solid foundation in virology. Focuses on human diseases and the cellular pathology that viruses cause Highlights current and cutting-edge technology and associated issues Presents real case studies and current news highlights in each chapter Features dynamic illustrations, chapter assessment questions, key terms, and a summary of concepts, as well as an instructor website with lecture slides, a test bank and recommended activities Updated and revised, with new chapters on coronaviruses, nonliving infectious agents, and notable non-human viruses INDICE: 1. Introduction 2. Viral Structure and Classification 3. Virus Replication, Part 1: Attachment, Penetration, and Uncoating 4. Virus Replication, Part 2: Genome Replication 5. Virus Replication, Part 3: Assembly, Maturation, and Release 6. Diagnosis of Viral Infections 7. Virus Transmission, Entry, and Spread 8. The Immune Response to Viruses 9. Vaccines, Antivirals, and the Beneficial Uses of Viruses 10. Viruses and Cancer 11. Influenza 12. Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) 13. Hepatitis Viruses 14. Herpesviruses 15. Poliovirus 16. Rabies 17. Gastroenteritis viruses 18. Poxviruses 19. Emerging and dangerous viruses 20. Subviral agents (entities) and the evolution of viruses Appendixes: 1. Features of Host Cells: Molecular and Cellular Biology Review A cell and molecular biology review that discusses the characteristics of DNA, RNA, and protein; the Central Dogma of molecular biology; and cellular features that are important in understanding virus replication strategies 2. Abbreviations and Glossary
- ISBN: 978-0-323-90565-7
- Editorial: Academic Press
- Encuadernacion: Rústica
- Páginas: 400
- Fecha Publicación: 19/07/2022
- Nº Volúmenes: 1
- Idioma: Inglés