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The new third edition of this essential reference has been extensively revised and updated to incorporate the latest developments and relevant research.Covering novel viruses, pathogenesis, epidemiology, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention, Clinical Virology informs scientists and health care professionals about all the medically relevant aspects of this rapidly evolving field. * Remains the definitive reference work on clinical virology. * Includes a new reader-friendly layout for the syndrome-specific and agent-specific chapters * Covers molecular biology, pathogenesis, immunity, clinical manifestations, treatment, and prevention * Contributors are all internationally recognized experts actively involved in their fields * Wholly original chapters on antiviral drugs ... Read more

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Outstanding virology reference
Well organized and well written. Comprehensive enough to serve as a detailed reference yet concise enough to permit retrieval of critical information quickly.The best among medical virology texts.

One of the best virology reference books
A comprehensive book on viruses and virology.
For me, it's a toss up between this and Field's as to which book I go to first.
The explanations are first rate and the bibliography is excellent.

Dollar for dollar, this is a tough book to beat. ... Read more

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Medical Virology first appeared in 1970 and was immediately hailed as a classic. The Fourth Edition has been completely updated, substantially rewritten, and considerably expanded. Acknowledging that today's students possess a more sophisticated background of molecular and cellular biology, the book is pitched a little higher than was the third edition. Nevertheless, it maintains the exceptionally high standards of the three previous editions, including the now famous user-friendly style. Hundreds of instructive diagrams and succinct tables smooth the path for the reader. Extensive lists of recent authoritative reviews at the end of each of the 36 chapters simplifies the reader's entry into the scientific literature. Throughout, the focus is on fundamental principles, mechanisms and basic facts, rather than on overwhelming detail.
Part I of the book, expanded to over 400 pages, comprises in effect a self-contained overview of the Principles of Virology. Part II, entitled Viruses of Humans, deals comprehensively with all the families of human viruses. Extensive coverage is given to the molecular biology of the viruses and of viral replication, pathogenesis and immunity, clinical features of all important diseases caused by all viruses affecting humans, the latest laboratory diagnostic methods, epidemiology and control, including chemotherapy and vaccines.
This lucid and concise yet comprehensive text is admirably suited to the needs not only of advanced students of science and medicine but also particularly of postgraduate students, teachers, and research workers in all areas of virology.

Key Features
* Molecular biology of viruses and viral replication
* Pathogenesis and immunity
* Latest laboratory diagnostic methods
* Clinical features of human viral diseases
* Vaccines and chemotherapy
* Epidemiology and control ... Read more

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Medical Virology, Fourth Edition
I am very satisfied with my purchase. I already had the Animal Virology from these authors, from 1974. This Fourth Edition of 1994- which I think is the latest, not sure - includes Viruses of Humans, with clinical features,pathogenegis,Immunity, vaccination control, laboratory diagnosis, Epidemiology and control.
The authors are very didactic - very clear understanding.
The book arrived much faster than I expected, and is really brand new.

Excellent Virology book
While at first approach I backed away from this book, I later went back to it and found it to be the book to learn virology from. I've tried other books and they fail in comparison. This book teaches you a great amount ofinformation on virology and has a special part for information on thedifferent virus types. This book is highly recommended to students orhobbyists - though beware some information on genetics, chemistry andregular biology might be useful and come in handy, it is not required -just skip any technical parts in the book.

a small handbook sized textbook
As I have made out in my title, this is the best way I can describe this book. Its small size contradicts its vast amount of information within. With respect to the other reviewer the book I find is excellent atdelivering highly detailed information in the fewest words - cutting to thechase - however like the other reviewer comments, its detail can be offputting without sufficient back up by other texts. In this respect the bookis probably best thought of as reference material for instant access tocutting edge information on viruses. The book also has sections thatindividually deal with the virus families and allow the reader to quicklyaccess information regarding viruses belonging to each family, which isparticularly useful considering the quagmire of virus names.

This book is not too great for beginning virologists
Medical Virology is not an ideal book for students new to virology.It iscurrently the prescribed text for an undergraduate course that I am taking,and unfortunately, the book is not well done.Fortunately for me, I've hadother courses that provided the background that this book doesn't presentin a coherent manner.The book introduces a topic, starts to explain it,and then just drops it.While it might be a good overview for peoplefamiliar with virology, students just starting out would be better servedby buying Fundamental Virology. ... Read more

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Completely revised and updated to take into account the new taxonomy and grouping changes made by the International Committee on Taxonomy of Viruses in their 8th Report, this book provides an authoritative and concise list of all viruses affecting vertebrate species, from humans to fish.

. Includes the new viruses of medical or veterinary importance that have emerged since 2001 such as the new human coronaviruses, SARS and NL63 and a new subtype of influenza (H1N2
. Includes new terms in virology
. Extensive cross-referencing and illustrative tables further enhance the use of this book ... Read more

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This fourth edition of the highly acclaimed Diagnostic Virology includes a new chapter on the human retroviruses, especially relevant since the onset of the AIDS epidemic, and expands the chapters on the arboviruses and hepatitis viruses. Generously illustrated, it is a concise, easy to use reference for the lab. ... Read more

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Plant genetic engineering has revolutionized our ability to produce genetically improved plant varieties. A large portion of our major crops have undergone genetic improvement through the use of recombinant DNA techniques in which microorganisms play a vital role. The cross-kingdom transfer of genes to incorporate novel phenotypes into plants has utilized microbes at every step-from cloning and characterization of a gene to the production of a genetically engineered plant. This book covers the important aspects of Microbial Biotechnology in Agriculture and Aquaculture with and aim to improve crop yield. ... Read more

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Principles of Plant Virology: Genome, Pathogenicity, Virus Ecology
This book covers essential molecular plant virology findings from recent research with data or assumption in a brief style with several models for easy understandings. Readers will be able to find more details bythemselves, by furthur reading from the references listed. I like this book very much. ... Read more

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This comprehensive manual serves as a source of basic and clinical information for the physician regarding viruses and viral diseases and as a reference source for laboratorians to aid in the diagnosis of virus infection by providing detailed information on individual techniques. * Describes laboratory procedures to detect viruses, including quality control in the laboratory and specimen handling * Provides information or a detailed protocol on how to set up and test samples for viral diagnosis * Includes appendixes listing the various federal, state, and local laboratories that diagnose virus infections ... Read more

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This completely rewritten, revised, and updated new edition provides an indispensable introduction to medical microbiology for students, trainee doctors and laboratory workers.Its contents cover advances in molecular microbiology especially for diagnostic techniques and include such topical subjects as MRSA, C. difficile, avian influenza and vCJD.The text is illustrated throughout with 130 illustrations most in full colour. ... Read more

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A collection of cutting-edge techniques for detecting most of the major viruses that afflict mankind, including influenza, hepatitis, herpes, polio, mumps, HIV, and many more. The techniques are well-tested, easily reproducible, and readily employ all the new technologies-PCR, RIA, ELISA, and latex-agglutination-that have revolutionized the field. These methods not only make it possible to do the necessary analysis in hours instead of days, but can also be automated in a laboratory havng only low levels of biological containment. Frequently, the protocols for viruses causing human diseases can be adapted to similar viruses of veterinary importance. Through its state-of-the-art methods a physician can, for the first time, determine early in a viral infection which antiviral drug should be used and minimize the period of treatment to avoid unnecessary side effects.
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Principles and Practice of Clinical Virology is the bible for all working in the field of clinical virology – from the trainee to the expert because there’s always something new to learn! As before, the book provides a detailed account of the diagnosis and treatment of virus infections, with a stronger emphasis on clinical expertise and management. Each chapter deals with a single virus or group or viruses and is written by leading international experts in the field.

What’s new in this edition …

• Showcases the wealth of new knowledge acquired on virus infections and reflects the discovery of newly recognized emerging infections, the improvement or development of new vaccines, and an increasing repertoire of antiviral agents for treatment
• All chapters have been thoroughly revised and there are a number of new contributors, joining the cadre of internationally-recognized experts
• Includes a new chapter on vaccinology covering the principles relating to the development and use of vaccines generally, which complements the specific vaccines described in the other chapters
• The two chapters on nosocomial infections have been enlarged and will be particularly useful for those having to advise on the management of hospital-acquired infections
• Emphasizes the rapid accumulation of new information in such fields as retroviruses, particularly HIV, SARS, hepatitis C and influenza, including avian influenza

Customer Reviews (1)

Very good, but....
Why over $300?!?!?!?!

For $50 less, you can get the "standard" virology reference, Fields Virology.
For $150, you have Richman's Clinical Virology, which I think is a better book anyhow.

It's a good book, but not in terms of price/performance.

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This volume contains 81 chapters that relate to veterinary and bacterial virology. The first section describes general features of farm and other animals of agricultural importance. The following three sections detail other animal viruses, avian viruses, and viruses affecting aquatic species such as fish and crustaceans. The Section five deals with viruses which infect bacteria.

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Major developments have taken shape in the ten years since the publication of Plant Virology, Second Edition. This Third Edition of the leading comprehensive text and reference for the field contains more than sixty percent new material, including applications and results of gene manipulation techniques. As with the first and second editions, this volume covers all aspects of plant virology, from molecular to ecological. Plant Virology, Third Edition, is intended for graduate students, researchers, and teachers in plant virology, plant pathology, general virology, and microbiology, and scientists in related areas of molecular biology, biochemistry, plant physiology, and entomology. ... Read more

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This basic but comprehensive text is aimed at all healthcare professionals who need a clear understanding of medical virology. Written by two highly experienced virologists, the book is divided into five sections: 1) Individual viruses; 2) Other related agents; 3) Clinical syndromes; 4) Diagnostic techniques; 5) Patient management. The individual virus chapters provide information on incubation period, infectivity, control of infection and management. The clinical syndrome chapters provide information on the clinical presentation of disease, thus enabling the reader to search according to patient symptoms rather than referring to several individual virus chapters. The standard chapter formats, simple language and liberal use of tables, figures and algorithms enable quick access to key information, and the comprehensive coverage of all viral agents is unique in a practical guide of this size. ... Read more

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A disappointment
Coming from Cambridge one had expected a lot of recent research and clinical material. I was specifically looking for HPV testing from Pap smear material, urine, oral and oro-pharyngeal swabs and even hoping details of various techniques would be available. I found hardly a page barely mentioning the topics. I do not feel like picking up the book again for something valuable in some other aspects. ... Read more

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Because of its high impact on both animal and human health, avian influenza has become a matter of increasing public concern and growing scientific interest within the last decade. This volume gives an overview of the most important results of these research efforts and provides information about the ecology and epidemiology of avian influenza with particular emphasis on recent H5N1 outbreaks in China, Siberia and Europe. Several articles deal with new vaccination strategies, the use of antivirals and other control measures to combat outbreaks of avian influenza.Further chapters illustrate that molecular biology, culminating in the generation of influenza viruses by recombinant DNA technology, was instrumental in unraveling the roles of the viral hemagglutinin and polymerase as well as cellular signaling pathways and innate immunity in pathogenesis and interspecies transmission. Finally, the threat of a pandemic originating from avian influenza viruses is illustrated by the example of the Spanish influenza of 1918.This comprehensive publication on avian influenza viruses and their relevance for human influenza will be of great value to all influenza virologists, molecular biologists, public health scientists, veterinary virologists, ecologists, and scientists engaged in drug design and vaccine development. ... Read more

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This new Edition of A Practical Guide to Clinical Virology has been thoroughly updated and is a practical, highly illustrated, quick reference guide to clinical virology. It brings together the essentials of the subject in a entertaining and informative style, describing in turn the clinical features, the symptoms and signs of each of the viral diseases, as well as summarising the epidemiology, laboratory diagnosis and therapy in each case. This book also includes general chapters such as classification, diagnosis of infection, antiviral drugs, vaccines and different clinical syndromes.
Features include:
* hapter summaries for quick reference
* Cartoon illustrations
* New chapters on
Human Herpes Virus 6
Hepatitis C
Hepatitis E
Emerging Viruses
Polyoma viruses
* Comprehensive coverage
* Clear and concise format
Each chapter is easy to read and well organised, ensuring that this is an invaluable textbook for all medical, biomedical, microbiology and applied biology students. In addition, it will provide an excellent reference for nurses, occupational health and infection control departments, public health and diagnostic laboratories. ... Read more

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Really Practical and Funny
If you are a physician interested on virus, virolgy and need to be not bored in front of the world of viruses...so, then you will enjoy this book..If you aren't, don't worry, you will enjoy too. An elemental and really practical book to understand clinical aspects of virological diseases. ... Read more

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All the information you need on plant viruses in a single volume

The Handbook of Plant Virology is a comprehensive guide to the terms and expressions commonly used in the study of plant virology, complete with descriptions of plant virus families down to the generic level. Rather than simply listing terms in alphabetical order, this unique book links each term to related terms within a theme and adds commentary from authors whose specific expertise adds additional dimensions to the topics. The result is an invaluable resource for research workers, educators, and students working in plant virology and pathology, crop protection, molecular biology, and plant breeding.

The Handbook of Plant Virology provides enough details and background in the discussion of each topic to present a clear and thorough understanding of terms without the lengthy analysis found in most textbooks. The book’s first section covers:

the mechanics of virus classification

internal and external symptoms (with color illustrations)

isolation and purification

genome packaging

replication and gene expression

detection and identification

various methods of virus transmission

serology

forecasting disease development

recombination

control strategies

economic importance

and much more

The second section of The Handbook of Plant Virology is devoted to concise descriptions of the 81 genera and 18 families of plant viruses, including: positive-sense, single-stranded RNA viruses, such as Potyviridae, Sequiviridae, and Comoviridae

double-stranded RNA viruses, such as Reoviridae and Partitiviridae

negative-sense, single-stranded RNA viruses, such as Rhabdoviridae and Bunyaviridae

single-stranded DNA viruses, such as Geminiviridae, Pseudoviridae, MetaviridaeThe Handbook of Plant Virology also includes photos, illustrations, figures, diagrams, and brief, but detailed, bibliographies. The book’s concise mix of information on currently assigned taxonomic families and the genera of plant viruses make it an essential reference tool for practitioners, researchers, educators, and students. ... Read more

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A comprehensive collection of state-of-the-art techniques for generating transgenic plants that are resistant to plant viruses via the cloning and expression of the coat protein gene. Its unfailingly reproducible methods, perfected by hands-on masters, cover the entire process from virus isolation, RNA extraction, and cloning coat protein genes, to the introduction of the coat protein gene into the plant genome and the testing of transgenic plants for resistance. Methods for testing for transformation by PCR and Southern blotting, the detection of RNA transcripts by Northern blotting, and the production of protein by Western analysis are provided, as are methods for challenging the transgenic plants produced and for detecting and measuring the levels of virus.




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