Essentials of Modern Virology: A Comprehensive Guide to Virus Biology, Viral Diseases, Immunology, Molecular Diagnostics, Vaccines, Antiviral Therapy, ... (Microbiology: New Era Discovery Series) - Softcover

YOUSUFI Ph.D., MAHMOOD KHAN

Softcover

ISBN 13: 9798189098437

Publisher: Independently published, 2026

Synopsis

Essentials of Modern Virology: A Comprehensive Guide to Virus Biology, Viral Diseases, Immunology, Molecular Diagnostics, Vaccines, Antiviral Therapy, and Emerging Viral Infections

Viruses have shaped the course of human history, influenced global health, and driven some of the greatest advances in modern medicine. From basic virus structure and replication to cutting-edge vaccine technologies and genomic surveillance, understanding virology has become essential for students, healthcare professionals, researchers, and anyone interested in the science of infectious diseases.

Essentials of Modern Virology provides a comprehensive and accessible exploration of the principles, applications, and future directions of virology. This book combines foundational concepts with modern scientific developments to explain how viruses function, how they interact with hosts, how viral diseases are diagnosed and treated, and how biotechnology is transforming the fight against viral infections.

Written in a clear, academically structured style, this guide covers essential topics including viral genetics, immune responses, laboratory diagnostics, emerging viral diseases, vaccines, antiviral therapies, epidemiology, biotechnology, and future innovations in viral research.

Whether you are a student building your foundation in microbiology and medical sciences, a healthcare professional seeking updated knowledge, or a science enthusiast exploring the fascinating world of viruses, this book provides a reliable and comprehensive reference.

Inside This Book, You Will Discover:

• The fundamental principles of virology and the unique biology of viruses
• Virus structure, classification, taxonomy, and replication strategies
• Viral genetics, mutation, evolution, recombination, and genomic analysis
• How viruses interact with host cells and evade immune defenses
• Modern laboratory methods for viral diagnosis, including molecular techniques and sequencing
• Major human viral diseases including respiratory viruses, hepatitis viruses, HIV, herpesviruses, HPV, and emerging infections
• The science behind vaccines, immunization programs, and next-generation vaccine technologies
• Current antiviral drugs, therapeutic strategies, and challenges of antiviral resistance
• Viral epidemiology, outbreak investigation, surveillance systems, and pandemic preparedness
• The role of biotechnology, artificial intelligence, genomics, and precision medicine in the future of virology

Edition details

• Publisher: Independently published
• Publication date: 2026
• Language: English
• ISBN 13: 9798189098437
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 278