Fenner's Veterinary Virology, Fifth Edition, is a comprehensive reference of global importance that features coverage on viral agents, viral diseases of animals, and newly emerging viral zoonotic diseases. It is an excellent first port of call for researchers and students alike, presenting the fundamental principles of virology, virus structure, genome replication, and viral diseases, while also focusing on the topics' clinical aspects. Organized on a taxonomic basis, readers can quickly understand how the virus (or the viral diseases) fits into the bigger picture of the virus genus and family. The basic information about each virus, such as disease, transmission, control, and treatment are useful for veterinary students and clinicians for their practices in disease management and prevention. Revised and updated to include taxonomic organization changes and topical informationProvides a comprehensive overview of viruses and viral diseases of veterinary significanceIncludes global contributions from thought leaders Emphasizes new and emerging viral diseases INDICE: Introduction Part I: Principles of Veterinary and Zoonotic Virology 1. The Nature of Viruses 2. Virus Replication 3. Pathogenesis of Viral Infections and Diseases 4. Antiviral Immunity and Prophylaxis 5. Laboratory Diagnosis of Viral Infections 6. Epidemiology and Control of Viral Diseases Part II: Veterinary and Zoonotic Viruses 7. Poxviridae 8. Asfarviridae and Iridoviridae 9. Herpesvirales 10. Adenoviridae 11. Papillomaviridae and Polyomaviridae 12. Parvoviridae 13. Circoviridae and Anelloviridae 14. Retroviridae 15. Reoviridae 16. Birnaviridae 17. Paramyxoviridae 18. Rhaboviridae 19. Filoviridae 20. Bornaviridae 21. Orthomyoxviridae 22. Bunyaviridae 23. Arenaviridae 24. Coronaviridae 25. Arteriviridae and Roniviridae 26. Picornaviridae 27. Caliciviridae and Astroviridae 28. Togaviridae 29. Flaviviridae 30. Other Viruses: Herpeviruses, Hepadnaviridae, Deltaviruses, Anelloviruses, and Unclassified Viruses 31. Prions: Agents of transmissible Spongiform Encephalopathies
- ISBN: 978-0-12-800946-8
- Editorial: Academic Press
- Encuadernacion: Cartoné
- Páginas: 528
- Fecha Publicación: 01/05/2016
- Nº Volúmenes: 1
- Idioma: Inglés