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Molecular Pathogenesis of Virus Infections
P. Digard (Ed.)
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Description for Molecular Pathogenesis of Virus Infections
hardcover. Covers the central factors that influence the pathogenicity of virus and prion infections. Editor(s): Digard, P.; Nash, A.A.; Randall, R.E. Series: Society for General Microbiology Symposia. Num Pages: 358 pages, 30 b/w illus. 9 colour illus. 7 tables. BIC Classification: MJCJ; PSG. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 228 x 152 x 22. Weight in Grams: 698.
Virus and prion diseases remain a major public health threat, in both developed and developing countries. The worldwide HIV pandemic is but one example of a newly emerged virus disease; other potential threats come from exotic viruses such as SARS, Ebola and Hantaan viruses. Older human viruses such as influenza, papilloma, herpes and the hepatitis viruses still cause major health problems. Furthermore, as well as causing acute infections, some viruses may also establish persistent infections which can lead to the development of chronic diseases, including cancer. This symposium book covers central factors that influence the pathogenicity of virus and prion ... Read more
Virus and prion diseases remain a major public health threat, in both developed and developing countries. The worldwide HIV pandemic is but one example of a newly emerged virus disease; other potential threats come from exotic viruses such as SARS, Ebola and Hantaan viruses. Older human viruses such as influenza, papilloma, herpes and the hepatitis viruses still cause major health problems. Furthermore, as well as causing acute infections, some viruses may also establish persistent infections which can lead to the development of chronic diseases, including cancer. This symposium book covers central factors that influence the pathogenicity of virus and prion ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2005
Publisher
Cambridge University Press United Kingdom
Number of pages
358
Condition
New
Series
Society for General Microbiology Symposia
Number of Pages
358
Place of Publication
Cambridge, United Kingdom
ISBN
9780521832489
SKU
V9780521832489
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About P. Digard (Ed.)
Paul Digard is a Lecturer in Virology in the Department of Pathology at the University of Cambridge, UK. Anthony A. Nash is Professor of Veterinary Pathology in the Division of Veterinary Biomedical Sciences at the University of Edinburgh, UK. Richard. E. Randall is Professor of Molecular Virology in the School of Biology at the University of St Andrews, UK ... Read more
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