HIV and the New Viruses

HIV and the New Viruses presents cutting-edge reviews of persistent human virus infections as a coherent collection for the first time. These cover recently discovered viruses such as HHV-6, HHV-8 and HCV, as well as the latest research on HIV.

This comprehensive and updated reference includes an in-depth study of the major issues in the epidemiology, pathogenicity, molecular virology, host responses and management of conditions associated with those viruses. Information on new pharmaceuticals and vaccine developments is also included.

Edited by the leading experts in the field, HIV and the New Viruses will be essential reading for postgraduates, clinicians and researchers in virology, immunology, cancer, molecular biology and the pharmaceutical industry.

• Presents cutting-edge reviews of persistent human virus infections as a coherent collection for the first time
• Includes an in-depth study of the major issues in the epidemiology, pathogenicity, molecular virology, host responses, and management of conditions associated with those viruses

Angus Dalgleish is a professor of Oncology at the Institute of Cancer Research in London, UK

Robin Weiss is a professor of Viral Oncology at University College London Medical School. Previously he was at the Institute of Cancer Research in London, UK He is an authority on retroviruses infecting humans and animals, and has a special interest in cell surface receptors for viruses.