HIV and the New Viruses, Second Edition [Hardcover]

Angus G. Dalgleish (Editor), Robin A. Weiss (Editor)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0122007417 | ISBN-13: 978-0122007415 | Publication Date: March 29, 1999 | Edition: 2

HIV and the New Viruses presents cutting-edge reviews of persistent human virus infections as a coherent collection for the first time. These cover recently discovered viruses such as HHV-6, HHV-8 and HCV, as well as the latest research on HIV.
This comprehensive and updated reference includes an in-depth study of the major issues in the epidemiology, pathogenicity, molecular virology, host responses and management of conditions associated with those viruses. Information on new pharmaceuticals and vaccine developments is also included.
Edited by the leading experts in the field, HIV and the New Viruses will be essential reading for postgraduates, clinicians and researchers in virology, immunology, cancer, molecular biology and the pharmaceutical industry.

Key Features
* Presents cutting-edge reviews of persistent human virus infections as a coherent collection for the first time
* Includes an in-depth study of the major issues in the epidemiology, pathogenicity, molecular virology, host responses, and management of conditions associated with those viruses

Editorial Reviews

Review

"...provides up-to-date reviews on these important issues on HIV research that have emerged during the last 10 years."
--Phalguni Gupta, University of Pittsburgh, in ASM NEWS (2000)
"This is a comprehensive and up-to-date volume that reviews our current knowledge of HIV and other recently identified viruses of humans. ...I found the chapters to be detailed and well written with a healthy supply of illustrations to aid understanding."
--MICROBIOLOGY TODAY (November 1999)
"I highly recommend this volume to clinicians and virologists... It will be rewarding."
--INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MEDICAL MICROBIOLOGY
PRAISE FOR THE FIRST EDITION
"...Each chapter presents a clear, authoritative and up-to-date account of the subject..."
--IMMUNOLOGY
"... Well written and illustrated... An excellent series of reviews... Should be of interest to virologists, immunologists and clinicians at all levels."
--AIDS CARE, Clive Loveday, University College and Middelsex School of Medicine, London

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Praise for the First Edition

"...Each chapter presents a clear, authoritative and up-to-date account of the subject..." (Immunology, D. Madey)

"...Well written and illustrated....An excellent series of reviews....Should be of interest to virologists, immunologists and clinicians at all levels." (Aids Care, Clive Loveday, University College and Middelsex School of Medicine, London)

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Product Details

• Hardcover: 554 pages
• Publisher: Academic Press; 2 edition (March 29, 1999)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0122007417
• ISBN-13: 978-0122007415
• Product Dimensions: 9.9 x 6.9 x 1.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.7 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #5,164,801 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)