Virology

This is a concise, highly accessible introduction to medical virology, incorporating essential basic principles as well as a systematic review of viruses and viral diseases. It pays particular attention to developments in anti-viral therapy that are becoming increasingly effective in modern medicine. It is an ideal textbook for the information-overloaded student and an invaluable everyday companion for the busy professional who needs a good understanding of the current state of medical virology. In keeping with the highly successful format of other Illustrated Colour Texts, it presents the subject as a series of succinct 2 page ‘learning units’, using a superb collection of clear illustrations and clinical photographs, concise yet comprehensive text and key point boxes to aid quick access to information and examination preparation. So whether you are a medical student, junior doctor, medical scientist, trainee in infectious diseases or student on another allied medical course, this book is here to make your life easier! It will also provide a very solid foundation for any who plan to delve deeper into this fascinating field. By Stephen N J Korsman, MMed FCPath, Pathologist, Groote Schuur Hospital, National Health Laboratory Service; Senior Lecturer, Division of Medical Virology, University of Cape Town; Extraordinary Lecturer, Division of Medical Virology, Stellenbosch University, Tygerberg, South Africa; Gert Van Zyl, MMed FCPath, Pathologist, Tygerberg Hospital, National Health Laboratory Service; Senior Lecturer, Division of Medical Virology, Stellenbosch University, Tygerberg, South Africa; Wolfgang Preiser, DTM&H MRCPath, Professor and Head of Division of Medical Virology, University of Stellenbosch/National Health Laboratory Service, Tygerberg, South Africa; Louise Nutt, MMed, Pathologist, Ampath Laboratories, Port Elizabeth, South Africa and Monique I Andersson, MRCP FRCPath, Senior Researcher, Division of Medical Virology, University of Stellenbosch, Tygerberg, SA Table of Contents: Viruses. Virus infection and viral disease. Principles of viral diagnosis. Prevention and treatment of viral infections. Specific viruses. Viral Diseases