Principles and Practice of Clinical Virology / Edition 1

by Arie J. Zuckerman, Jangu E. Banatvala, John R. Pattison

Overview

World renowned contributors offer a substantial revision of this established reference, taking into account the rapid progress in such areas as the discovery of new viruses, improvements in the growth and sensitivity of novel diagnostic techniques, the development of new vaccines and progress in antiviral therapy. Includes new chapters on arenaviruses and filoviruses.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780471903413
Publisher:	Wiley
Publication date:	03/12/1987
Series:	A Wiley Medical Publication
Pages:	600
Product dimensions:	6.50(w) x 1.50(h) x 9.50(d)

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Table of Contents

	List of Contributors	vii
	Preface	xi
	Preface to the Fourth Edition	xii
	Preface to the Third Edition	xiii
	Preface to the Second Edition	xiv
	Preface to the First Edition	xv
	Plates	xvii
1	Diagnostic Approaches	1
2	The Herpesviridae	23
2A	Herpes Simplex	27
2B	Varicella Zoster	53
2C	Cytomegalovirus	85
2D	Epstein-Barr Virus	123
2E	Roseoloviruses: Human Herpesviruses 6 and 7	147
2F	Kaposi's sarcoma-associated Herpesvirus (Human Herpesvirus 8)	169
3	Hepatitis Viruses	199
4	Viruses Associated with Acute Diarrhoeal Disease	249
5	Influenza	271
6	Parainfluenza Viruses	299
7	Respiratory Syncytial Virus	323
8	Adenovirus	343
9	Rhinoviruses	361
10	Coronaviruses and Toroviruses	379
11	Measles	399
12	Rubella	427
13	Mumps	459
14	Enteroviruses	467
15	Poxviruses	491
16	Alphaviruses	509
17	Flaviviruses	531
18	Bunyaviridae	555
19	Arenaviruses	589
20	Filoviruses	611
21	Rabies and Other Lyssavirus Infections	631
22	Papillomaviruses	661
23	Human Polyomaviruses	675
24	Human Parvoviruses	703
25	Human Immunodeficiency Viruses	721
25A	The Human T Cell Lymphotropic Viruses	759
26	Human Prion Diseases	779
27	GBV-C and TTV	813
28	Emerging Virus Infections	825
29	Hospital-acquired Infections	835
29A	Infections Acquired via the Blood-borne Route	837
29B	Infections Acquired via Other Routes	843
	Index	859

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"There is a wealth of useful information in this book. … I predict that there will be fierce competition to consult it!" (Microbiology Today, November 2009)

"Chapters are very well written in styles that are easy to follow. … A most valuable book for infectious disease clinicians, students and biomedical scientists." (Royal Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene, October 2009)

"This sixth edition is a comprehensive, updated guide to clinical virology." (Book News, September 2009)

Editorial Reviews

Reviewer: Rebecca T. Horvat, PhD, D (ABMM)(University of Kansas Medical Center)
Description: This is the newest edition of a classic reference of clinical virology. The previous edition was published four years ago, before the emergence of numerous newly recognized viruses affecting humans.
Purpose: Updates in each chapter cover new information that has emerged since the last edition, which could involve newly discovered viral pathogens, new technology for diagnostic tests, and new therapies for treatment. This is an important update, since the new developments in this rapidly expanding field are vital to recognizing disease in patients.
Audience: The audience includes individuals involved in providing diagnostic tests or therapy for viral diseases. The book is written for professional-level laboratorians or medical residents and physicians needing an update on clinical virology. All of the authors are experienced laboratory scientists and clinicians with a wealth of experience.
Features: The book covers the entire field of diagnostic virology, beginning with a short review of the history that allows laboratories now to provide vital information on viral infections. This is followed by chapters on methods used in the laboratory to provide accurate results that, in turn, are used in helping in the diagnostic process, and chapters on the process of viral transmission, prevention, and new emerging infections. The major part of the book follows, which includes chapters on specific viral agents, disease, diagnostic testing, and therapy or prevention. Each chapter can be referenced individually as a resource for clinical use or used as a teaching tool. This information is current and most chapters provide good diagrams and tables on the characteristics of the viruses and how they cause disease in humans.
Assessment: This is a valuable resource for clinicians and laboratory scientists working in infectious disease both in a clinical setting and in the development of new therapeutic agents. It could be enhanced by providing additional information on technical aspects of testing and the quality assurance needed during this testing process. Unfortunately, the price of this book, at nearly $500, may put it out of reach of the typical laboratory.

Doody's Review Service

The index shows an excellent grasp of the subject and is clearly laid out”.  The headnote and list of common abbreviations were particularly useful for the reader”.  (Library & Information Gazette, 12 November 2010)

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