Virology

An Illustrated Colour Text
Erscheinungsjahr 2012
ISBN: 978-0-443-07367-0
Verlag: Elsevier Health Sciences

Buch, Englisch, 148 Seiten, Format (B × H): 212 mm x 300 mm, Gewicht: 539 g

Reihe: Illustrated Colour Text

This is a concise, highly accessible introduction to medical virology, incorporating essential basic principles as well as a systematic review of viruses and viral diseases. It pays particular attention to developments in anti-viral therapy that are becoming increasingly effective in modern medicine. It is an ideal textbook for the information-overloaded student and an invaluable everyday companion for the busy professional who needs a good understanding of the current state of medical virology. In keeping with the highly successful format of other Illustrated Colour Texts, it presents the subject as a series of succinct 2 page 'learning units', using a superb collection of clear illustrations and clinical photographs, concise yet comprehensive text and key point boxes to aid quick access to information and examination preparation. So whether you are a medical student, junior doctor, medical scientist, trainee in infectious diseases or student on another allied medical course, this book is here to make your life easier! It will also provide a very solid foundation for any who plan to delve deeper into this fascinating field.

Zielgruppe

Undergraduate medical students and junior doctors

Autoren/Hrsg.

Korsman, Stephen N J, MMed FCPath

Korsman, Stephen N J

Van Zyl, Gert

Preiser, Wolfgang

Nutt, Louise

Andersson, Monique I, MRCP FRCPath, Dr.

Andersson, Monique I

Fachgebiete

• Medizin | Veterinärmedizin Medizin | Public Health | Pharmazie | Zahnmedizin Medizinische Fachgebiete Medizinische Mikrobiologie & Virologie

Inhaltsverzeichnis

Viruses. Virus infection and viral disease. Principles of viral diagnosis. Prevention and treatment of viral infections. Specific viruses. Viral Diseases