Viral Pathogenesis and Immunity

Viral Pathogenesis and Immunity, Second Edition
by Neal Nathanson (Author)

Product Details:
* Paperback: 280 pages
* Publisher: Academic Press; 2 edition (April 4, 2007)
* Language: English
* ISBN-10: 0123694647

Book Description
Based on the highly successful reference work Viral Pathogenesis published in 1997, this concise, economical version can be used both as an introductory text or for self-education by medical students and biologists alike. This latest edition provides a completely revised overview of the subject with new chapters on innate immunity, emerging viral diseases, and antiviral therapy in a format that is easy to understand without continually referring to additional information. Used by the author in his graduate classes at the University of Pennsylvania, it sets forth the essential principles and discusses the details of how the immune system responds to viral invasion including the treatment and prevention of infection. Illustrated by pertinent examples it is one of the only books devoted exclusively to this topic.
* Offers almost a 20% expansion over the first edition
* Focuses specifically on viral pathogenesis unlike other texts where only a few chapters are devoted to the topic
* Neal Nathanson is one of the primary authorities in the field and has authored chapters on viral pathogenesis in two of the most well known virology and microbiology titles Field's Virology and Topley and Wilson's Microbiology
* Now in four color throughout!

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Principles of Molecular Virology

Principles of Molecular Virology, Fourth Edition
by Alan J. Cann (Author)

Product Details:
* Paperback: 352 pages
* Publisher: Academic Press; 4 edition (July 26, 2005)
* Language: English
* ISBN-10: 0120887878

Book Description:
Principles of Molecular Virology, Fourth Edition provides an essential introduction to modern virology in a clear and concise manner. It is a highly enjoyable and readable text with numerous illustrations that enhance the reader's understanding of important principles.
* New material on virus structure, virus evolution, zoonoses, bushmeat, SARS and bioterrorism
* Standard version includes CD-ROM with FLASH animations, virtual interactive tutorials and experiments, self-assessment questions, useful online resources, along with the glossary, classification of subcellular infectious agents and history of virology

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