Human Herpesviruses: Biology, Therapy, and Immunoprophylaxis

Human Herpesviruses: Biology, Therapy, and Immunoprophylaxis
by Ann Arvin (Editor), Gabriella Campadelli-Fiume (Editor), Edward Mocarski (Editor), Patrick S. Moore (Editor), Bernard Roizman (Editor), Richard Whitley (Editor), Koichi Yamanishi (Editor)

Product Details:
* Hardcover: 1408 pages
* Publisher: Cambridge University Press; 1 edition (October 31, 2007)
* Language: English
* ISBN-10: 0521827140

Book Description:
This definitive and comprehensive account of the human herpes viruses provides an encyclopedic overview of their basic virology and clinical manifestations. This group of viruses includes human simplex type 1 and 2, Epstein Barr virus, cytomegalovirus and varicella-zoster virus. The diseases they cause are significant and often recurrent. Their prevalence in the developed world accounts for a major burden of disease, and as a result there is a great deal of research into the pathophysiology if infection and immunobiology. Another important area covered within this volume concerns antiviral therapy and the development of vaccines. All these aspects are covered in depth and the volume is fully up to date both scientifically and in terms of clinical guidelines for patient care. The text is generously illustrated throughout and fully referenced to the latest research and developments.

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HIV, resurgent infections and population change in Africa

HIV, resurgent infections and population change in Africa (International Studies in Population)
by Michel Caraël (Editor), Judith R. Glynn (Editor)

Product Details:
* Hardcover: 268 pages
* Publisher: Springer; 1 edition (November 2007)
* Language: English
* ISBN-10: 1402061722

Book Description
Forty years ago, the age-old battle against infectious diseases as a major threat to human health was believed close to being won. However, by the late twentieth century, the increase of emerging and reemerging infectious diseases was evident in both low and high income countries. About 30 new infectious diseases have been identified in the last 20 years. Among the new diseases, and most importantly, the Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) epidemic, with 40 million persons infected and 25 million deaths since its first description, presents one of the most significant health, societal and security challenges facing the global community. The interaction of HIV/AIDS with tuberculosis, malaria and bacterial infections have increased HIV-related morbidity and mortality, and in turn, the HIV pandemic has brought about devastating increases in tuberculosis.

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