Clinical virology
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Clinical virology
Churchill Livingstone, c1997
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Includes bibliographical references and index
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Description
This volume fills an important need for a definitive reference work on clinical virology, including pathogenesis, epidemiology, diagnosis, treatment and prevention. The many new antiviral drugs available make this book extremely timely. It contains mini-monographs" covering AIDS, Herpes, Hepatitis and other important clinical conditions in great detail. " Features: * Only text currently available that covers as many antiviral drugs with such expertise * Authors recognised as the top clinicians in virology * Text is divided into syndromes, as well as pathogens, making it easy to use
Table of Contents
Introduction VIRAL SYNDROMES: Respiratory. CNS. Gastrointestinal. Hepatitis. Viral Infections in Transplant Patients. Heart and Muscle. Skin. Hemorrhagic Fevers. Eyes. Antiviral Agents. Viral Diagnosis. Immune Response to Viral Infection. Vaccines. Gene Therapy. The AGENTS: DNA Viruses: Adenoviruses. Herpes Viruses. Herpes Simplex Virus 1 and 2. VZV. CMV. EBV. HHV6 and HHV7. Hepadnavirus . Papillomavirus. Parvovirus. Polyome Virus. Poxvirus. Alphavirus. Arenaviruses. Bunyavirus. Norwalk and Related Diarrhea Viruses. Hepatitis E Virus. Coronaviruses. Filovirus. Flavivirus. Hepatitis C Virus. Hepatitis D Virus. Myxovirus (Influenza). Paramyxovirus. Respiratory Syncytial Virus and Parainfluenza Virus. Measles. Mumps. Enteroviruses. Hepatitis a Virus. Rhinovirus. HIV 1 & 2. HTLV 1 & 2. Rhabdovirus (Rabies). Rotavirus. Orbvivirus (Colorado Tick Fever). Rubibirus (Rubella Virus). Spongiform Encephalopathies. Chronic Fatigue Syndrome. CHAPTER FORMAT for AGENTS: Intro/Historical Perspective. Epidemiology. Biology: Virology, Pathogenesis, Immune Response. Clinical Presentation, Including Complications. Diagnosis. Management: Treatment and Prevention. References
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