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Viruses are the smallest of organisms, yet given that they account for at least a third of presentations in the doctors clinic, they must be well understood by medical students and practitioners alike. Collier and Oxford's Human Virology presents this complex and rapidly evolving subject with
notable clarity and topicality.
The first part of the text deals with the general principles of virology, including the properties of viruses, replication and genetics, along with disease and resistance. This is followed by chapters dedicated to specific groups of viruses, then special syndromes associated with susceptible
groups. The final part of the book is reserved for practical aspects of virology, including diagnosis, control measures and anti-viral therapies.
The authors intent is not to turn their readers into virologists, but rather to provide them with enough knowledge of the nature of viruses and viral infections to serve as an essential foundation for clinical involvement with the subject. By providing a concise but comprehensive account of the
fascinating subject of virology, this text is ideal for students of medecine, dentistry, microbiology, nursing and the biological sciences.
This latest edition has been extensively updated and incorporates many new diagrams, accompanied by the introduction of full colour presentation. The importance of viruses has demanded a fresh appreciation in recent years, providing opportunity for this edition to include coverage of:
- The emergence of SARS
- Latest research in the study of prion diseases
- An exploration of the debate regarding MMR versus single vaccination
- Progress in the study and treatment of HIV/AIDS
- Recent advances in diagnostic virology and antiviral therapy
- Greater emphasis on the antiviral precautions required of healthcare professionals
notable clarity and topicality.
The first part of the text deals with the general principles of virology, including the properties of viruses, replication and genetics, along with disease and resistance. This is followed by chapters dedicated to specific groups of viruses, then special syndromes associated with susceptible
groups. The final part of the book is reserved for practical aspects of virology, including diagnosis, control measures and anti-viral therapies.
The authors intent is not to turn their readers into virologists, but rather to provide them with enough knowledge of the nature of viruses and viral infections to serve as an essential foundation for clinical involvement with the subject. By providing a concise but comprehensive account of the
fascinating subject of virology, this text is ideal for students of medecine, dentistry, microbiology, nursing and the biological sciences.
This latest edition has been extensively updated and incorporates many new diagrams, accompanied by the introduction of full colour presentation. The importance of viruses has demanded a fresh appreciation in recent years, providing opportunity for this edition to include coverage of:
- The emergence of SARS
- Latest research in the study of prion diseases
- An exploration of the debate regarding MMR versus single vaccination
- Progress in the study and treatment of HIV/AIDS
- Recent advances in diagnostic virology and antiviral therapy
- Greater emphasis on the antiviral precautions required of healthcare professionals
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Leslie Collier was from 1978 to 1986 Professor of Virology at the London Hospital Medical College, being succeeded in this post by John Oxford. John Oxford is Professor of Virology at St. Bartholomew's and The Royal London School of Medicine and Dentistry at the University of London. He is the co-author of two standard texts on Influenza and Virology and has published 250 scientific papers throughout the world. Professor Oxford serves as the Scientific Director of Retroscreen, Ltd., the College's research virology company.
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"Overall, this is a good solid textbook for use in teaching medical virology. The quality of the figures is excellent and the cost is reasonable for a student. It is always helpful to have an up-to-date virology textbook, since the emergence of new human viruses is occurring constantly. In addition, the techniques used to detect viruses in humans are also rapidly evolving."--Doody's
Leslie Collier was from 1978 to 1986 Professor of Virology at the London Hospital Medical College, being succeeded in this post by John Oxford. John Oxford is Professor of Virology at St. Bartholomew's and The Royal London School of Medicine and Dentistry at the University of London. He is the co-author of two standard texts on Influenza and Virology and has published 250 scientific papers throughout the world. Professor Oxford serves as the Scientific Director of Retroscreen, Ltd., the College's research virology company.
"Overall, this is a good solid textbook for use in teaching medical virology. The quality of the figures is excellent and the cost is reasonable for a student. It is always helpful to have an up-to-date virology textbook, since the emergence of new human viruses is occurring constantly. In addition, the techniques used to detect viruses in humans are also rapidly evolving."--Doody's
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- PublisherOxford University Press
- Publication date2006
- ISBN 10 0198566603
- ISBN 13 9780198566601
- BindingPaperback
- Edition number3
- Number of pages328
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