Human herpesviruses biology, therapy, and immunoprophylaxis

This comprehensive account of the human herpesviruses provides an encyclopedic overview of their basic virology and clinical manifestations. This group of viruses includes human simplex type 1 and 2, Epstein-Barr virus, Kaposi's Sarcoma-associated herpesvirus, cytomegalovirus, HHV6A, 6B and 7,...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Otros Autores: Arvin, Ann M. (-)
Formato: Libro electrónico
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: Cambridge ; New York : Cambridge University Press 2007.
Edición:1st ed
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Tabla de Contenidos:
  • Cover; Half-title; Title; Copyright; Contents; Contributors; Preface; Part I Introduction: definition and classification of the human herpesviruses; Part II Basic virology and viral gene effects on host cell functions: alphaherpesviruses; Part II Basic virology and viral gene effects on host cell functions: betaherpesviruses; Part II Basic virology and viral gene effects on host cell functions: gammaherpesviruses; Part III Pathogenesis, clinical disease, host response, and epidemiology: alphaherpes viruses
  • Part III Pathogenesis, clinical disease, host response, and epidemiology: alphaherpes viruses VZVPart III Pathogenesis, clinical disease, host response, and epidemiology: betaherpesviruses; Part III HHV-6A, 6B, and 7; Part III Pathogenesis, clinical disease, host response, and epidemiology: gammaherpesviruses; Part IV Non-human primate herpesviruses; Part V Subversion of adaptive immunity; Part VI Antiviral therapy; Part VII Vaccines and immunotherapy; Part VIII Herpesviruses as Therapeutic Agents; Index