Virology

Contents: 1. Introduction. 2. Bacterial virology. 3. Plant virology. 4. Animal virology. 5. Antiviral Chemotherapy and viral vaccines. Glossary. References. Index.

"Virology is the scientific study of viruses and the diseases they cause. This book provides an in-depth study of the properties of viruses, and their impact on bacteria, plants, animals and humans with the coverage of latest information on antiviral drugs and viral vaccines. This book serves as an indispensable tool to know in detail the major viral diseases, the mechanism of their transmission, prevention and control measures. The systematic discussion of each topic added with references to information from current scientific publications would be of great value to readers to know the constantly evolving and challenging field of this science."