Principles and Practice of Clinical Virology

Principles and Practice of Clinical Virology is the biblefor all working in the field of clinical virology - from thetrainee to the expert because there's always something new tolearn! As before, the book provides a detailed account of thediagnosis and treatment of virus infections, with a strongeremphasis on clinical expertise and management. Each chapter dealswith a single virus or group or viruses and is written by leadinginternational experts in the field.What's new in this edition ...* Showcases the wealth of new knowledge acquired on virusinfections and reflects the discovery of newly recognized emerginginfections, the improvement or development of new vaccines, and anincreasing repertoire of antiviral agents for treatment* All chapters have been thoroughly revised and there are anumber of new contributors, joining the cadre ofinternationally-recognized experts* Includes a new chapter on vaccinology covering the principlesrelating to the development and use of vaccines generally, whichcomplements the specific vaccines described in the otherchapters* The two chapters on nosocomial infections have been enlargedand will be particularly useful for those having to advise on themanagement of hospital-acquired infections* Emphasizes the rapid accumulation of new information in suchfields as retroviruses, particularly HIV, SARS, hepatitis C andinfluenza, including avian influenza