Human Virology by Leslie Collier (English) Paperback Book

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Written by leading authors in the field with both clinical and molecular expertise, Human Virology provides an accessible introduction to this fascinating and important field, making the text ideal for students encountering virology for the first time.

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Viruses are some of the simplest infectious agents on the planet, yet can cause severe and even life-threatening diseases in all forms of life - including humans. Despite relying on host cells in order to replicate, viruses can be capable of extremely rapid reproduction and very effective transmission from one person to another. Because of this, they have historically represented a significant proportion of the disease burden affecting humans, in addition to anumber of new high profile diseases which have emerged in the last century. However, on a more positive note, the only two diseases to have ever been eradicated by mankind were both viruses, giving hopethat in the future more viruses can be eliminated.Human Virology provides a vivid introduction to this fascinating field, by incorporating both the molecular and clinical aspects of the subject. The general principles and properties of viruses are covered in the first part of the text, while part two provides a survey of the different virus families and the human diseases they cause. Finally, the book concludes with some of the more practical aspects of thesubject, such as immunization, antiviral chemotherapy and laboratory techniques.Throughout the text, case studies bring the subject to life by providing a unique perspective from real practicingdoctors. In addition new 'hot topic' boxes have been incorporated into this edition, featuring current important areas of research. Little prior knowledge is assumed, making Human Virology the perfect text for those students new to the subject.The Online Resource Centre to accompany Human Virology features: For students: ·multiple-choice questions for self-directed learning ·Web links toonline animations and videos For lecturers: ·Figures from the book in electronic format, ready to download

Author Biography

John Oxford is Professor of Virology at St. Bartholomew's and The Royal London School of Medicine and Dentistry at the University of London. He is the co-author of two standard texts on Influenza and Virology and has published 250 scientific papers throughout the world. Professor Oxford serves as the Scientific Director of hVIVO Ltd., the College's research virology company. Paul Kellam is Professor of Virus Genomics, Imperial College London, and VP for Vaccines& Infectious Disease at Kymab Ltd. Leslie Collier was from 1978 to 1986 Professor of Virology at the London Hospital Medical College, being succeeded in this post by John Oxford.

Table of Contents

Part 1: General principles1: Virology: how it all began and where it will go next2: General properties of viruses3: Viral replication and genetics4: How viruses cause disease5: Resistance of the human body to virus infections6: Viruses and the community: the science and practice of epidemiologyPart 2: Specific virusesGroup 1 - Positive sense single-stranded RNA viruses7: Picornaviruses: polio, hepatitis A, enterovirus, and common cold8: Astroviruses: gastroenteritis agents9: Calciviruses: norovirus causing vomiting and diarrhoea10: Hepatitis E11: Togaviruses: mosquito-borne, Chikungunya, and teratogenic rubella12: Flaviviruses: yellow fever, dengue fever, and hepatitis C13: Coronaviruses (including SARS CoV and MERS CoV)Group 2 - Negative-sense single-stranded RNA viruses14: Orthomyxoviruses: influenza A, B, C15: Arenaviruses: Lassa and haemorrhagic fevers16: Bunyaviruses: Hanta, phlebo, and nairo17: Paramyxoviruses: measles, RSV, mumps, parainfluenza, metapneumovirus, and zoonotic henipaviruses18: Filoviruses: zoonotic Marburg, and Ebola19: Rabies: zoonotic rabiesGroup 3 - Double-stranded RNA viruses20: Reoviruses: diarrhoea-causing rotavirusesGroup 4 - Double-stranded DNA viruses21: Polyomaviruses22: Papillomaviruses23: Herpesviruses: herpetic lesions, zoster, cancer, and encephalitis24: Smallpox: human disease eradicated but zoonotic pox virus infections common25: Adenovirus: respiratory, eye, and gastroenteritis virusesGroup 5 - Single-stranded DNA viruses26: ParvovirusGroup 6 - Single-stranded positive sense RNA with an RT27: Retroviruses: HIV-1 and -2 and HTLVGroup 7 - Circular double-stranded DNA viruses with an RT28: Hepadnaviruses: hepatitis B and DPart 3: Practical aspects29: The clinical virology laboratory30: Control of viral disease by immunization31: Antiviral chemotherapy

Review

Without reservation. I will be recommending this edition. I will be reaching for my copy of this book and lending it to trainees. The general principles section is short but very well-put together - impressive. Subsequent chapters are organised as per Baltimore classification of viruses - this approach gives an ease of use to students that was remarked upon by the two students that I lent the book to and was obvious to me. * Dr Conall P Mccaughey, Consultant Virologist, Regional Virus Laboratory, Kelvin Laboratories, The Royal Hospitals Trust, Belfast *The book is exceptionally well-written in consistent and clear style. The writers have thought about the readers understanding. The clinical case studies are brilliant - superbly put together aimed at contextualising and making memorable the content. Several of them will be great resources to teachers. I thoroughly enjoyed reading this book as did the two students that I lent it to. * Dr Conall P Mccaughey, Consultant Virologist, Regional Virus Laboratory, Kelvin Laboratories, The Royal Hospitals Trust, Belfast *

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Highly Commended in Basic and Clinical Sciences in the 2017 BMA Medical Book Awards.

Long Description

Viruses are some of the simplest infectious agents on the planet, yet can cause severe and even life-threatening diseases in all forms of life - including humans. Despite relying on host cells in order to replicate, viruses can be capable of extremely rapid reproduction and very effective transmission from one person to another. Because of this, they have historically represented a significant proportion of the disease burden affecting humans, in addition to anumber of new high profile diseases which have emerged in the last century. However, on a more positive note, the only two diseases to have ever been eradicated by mankind were both viruses, giving hopethat in the future more viruses can be eliminated.Human Virology provides a vivid introduction to this fascinating field, by incorporating both the molecular and clinical aspects of the subject. The general principles and properties of viruses are covered in the first part of the text, while part two provides a survey of the different virus families and the human diseases they cause. Finally, the book concludes with some of the more practical aspects of thesubject, such as immunization, antiviral chemotherapy and laboratory techniques.Throughout the text, case studies bring the subject to life by providing a unique perspective from real practicingdoctors. In addition new 'hot topic' boxes have been incorporated into this edition, featuring current important areas of research. Little prior knowledge is assumed, making Human Virology the perfect text for those students new to the subject.The Online Resource Centre to accompany Human Virology features: For students: ·multiple-choice questions for self-directed learning ·Web links toonline animations and videos For lecturers: ·Figures from the book in electronic format, ready to download

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Without reservation. I will be recommending this edition. I will be reaching for my copy of this book and lending it to trainees. The general principles section is short but very well-put together - impressive. Subsequent chapters are organised as per Baltimore classification of viruses - this approach gives an ease of use to students that was remarked upon by the two students that I lent the book to and was obvious to me.

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Highly Commended in Basic and Clinical Sciences in the 2017 BMA Medical Book Awards.

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Written by leading authors in the field, with expertise in both molecular and clinical virologyCase studies, written by practising doctors, help bring the subject to life and link theory to practiceShort, focused, chapters help to convey the key points of a subject which is often bewildering in its detail

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Part 1: General principles 1. Virology: how it all began and where it will go 2. General properties of viruses 3. Viral replication and genetics 4. How viruses cause disease 5. Resistance of the human body to virus infections 6. Viruses and the community: the science and practice of epidemiology Part 2: Specific viruses Group 1 - Positive sense single stranded RNA viruses 7. Picornaviruses: polio, hepatitis A, and common cold 8. Astroviruses: gastroenteritis agents 9. Calciviruses: norovirus and gastroenteritis 10. Hepeviruses: hepatitis E 11. Togaviruses: mosquito borne, Chikungunya, Rubella, and a teratogen 12. Flaviviruses: mosquito borne, yellow fever, dengue, blood borne Hepatitis C 13. Coronaviruses: respiratory MERS, SARS Group 2 - Negative sense single stranded RNA viruses 14. Myxoviruses: influenza A, B, C 15. Arenaviruses: Lassa and haemorrhagic fevers 16. Bunyaviruses: hanta, phlebo, and nairo viruses 17. Paramyxoviruses: respiratory syncytial virus, meta pneumo virus and emerging Hendra and Nipah 18. Filoviruses: zoonotic, Marburg, and Ebola 19. Rabies: zoonotic rabies Group 3 - Double stranded RNA viruses 20. Reoviruses: rota and diarrhoea viruses Group 4 - Double stranded DNA viruses 21. Polyomaviruses 22. Papillomaviruses: warts and cervical carcinoma 23. Herpes viruses: herpetic lesions, cancer, and encephalitis 24. Smallpox: human disease eradicated but zoonotic infections common 25. Adenovirus: respiratory, eye, and gastroenteritis viruses Group 5 - Single stranded DNA viruses 26. Parvovirus: childhood rash, aplastic crisis, foetal infection Group 6 - Single stranded positive sense RNA with an RT 27. Retroviruses: HIV 1 and 2 and HTLV Group 7 - Circular double stranded DNA viruses with an RT 28. Hepadnaviruses: hepatitis B and D Part 3: Practical aspects 29. The clinical virology laboratory: molecular techniques 30. Control of viral disease by immunisation 31. Antiviral chemotherapy

Details ISBN0198714688 Author Paul Kellam Publisher Oxford University Press Year 2016 ISBN-10 0198714688 ISBN-13 9780198714682 Format Paperback Short Title HUMAN VIROLOGY 5/E Language English Edition 5th Media Book Residence US Place of Publication Oxford Country of Publication United Kingdom DEWEY 616.9101 Birth 1921 Pages 368 Affiliation Emeritus Professor of Virology, University of London Position Emeritus Professor of Virology Publication Date 2016-05-26 UK Release Date 2016-05-26 NZ Release Date 2016-05-26 Illustrations Over 200 colour line and halftone figures Edition Description 5th Revised edition Imprint Oxford University Press Audience Undergraduate AU Release Date 2016-06-08 We've got this

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