Fields Virology: DNA Viruses

Fields Virology, in its seventh edition, is a comprehensive reference on DNA viruses, covering their biology, replication, medical aspects, and new therapeutic and vaccine approaches. It includes over 400 illustrations and offers quick access to current information in print and eBook formats.

\n Format: Hardback
\n Length: 760 pages
\n Publication date: 27 October 2021
\n Publisher: Wolters Kluwer Health
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Fields Virology, now available in four convenient volumes, remains the foremost authority in this rapidly evolving field, offering comprehensive coverage of virology, encompassing the biology of viruses, their replication processes, and the medical implications of specific virus families. This seventh edition of Fields Virology: DNA Viruses delves into the latest developments regarding DNA viruses, their role in disease manifestation, including cancer, their persistence in the body in a latent state, reactivation, and spread, as well as the introduction of novel therapeutics and vaccine strategies.

This comprehensive text, accompanied by an eBook that will be regularly updated with new information about each virus, serves as an indispensable reference for virologists, infectious disease specialists, microbiologists, physicians, and medical students aspiring to pursue careers in infectious diseases.

The book comprehensively addresses both the fundamental scientific aspects and the medical features of each virus, with a particular emphasis on viruses of medical significance and interest. Additionally, it includes other viruses in specific instances where more knowledge about their replication mechanisms or pathogenesis has been gained.

Among the viruses covered in this edition are those responsible for causing human cancer, such as human papillomaviruses (HPV), Epstein Barr Virus, the Merkel Cell Polyomavirus, and hepatitis B virus. Additionally, it explores viruses like herpesviruses that persist in a latent form and can reactivate, resulting in acute or chronic diseases.

Featuring over 400 full-color illustrations, including key figures designed for lecture slides, the book provides a visually appealing and informative resource for students and professionals alike. The enhanced eBook format offers quick and flexible access to current information, making it an invaluable tool for staying updated in this dynamic field.

The book delves into various aspects of virus structure, virus entry, replication, assembly, virus-host cell interactions, host immune responses, and vaccine development. It serves as a valuable resource for researchers, clinicians, and healthcare professionals seeking to understand the complexities of DNA viruses and their impact on human health.

\n Weight: 1826g\n
Dimension: 217 x 287 x 32 (mm)\n
ISBN-13: 9781975112578\n
Edition number: 7 ed\n