Virology AN ILLUSTRATED COLOUR TEXT

• Main Author: Korsman, Stephen N.J (Author)
• Other Authors: Zyl, Gert U. van (co-author), Nutt, Louise (co-author), Andersson, Monique I. (co-author), Preiser, Wolfgang (co-author)
• Format: Book
• Language: English
• Published: Edinburgh Churchill Livingstone/Elsevier 2012
• Subjects: Viruses > pathogenicity; Viruses > genetics; Genome; Viral > pathogenecity; Virus Diseases > etiology
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• Item Description: Includes index
• Physical Description: ix, 138 pages colour illustrations 30 cm
• ISBN: 9780443073670

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.