Orthopoxviruses Pathogenic for Humans
| Author | : |
| Publisher | : Springer Science & Business Media |
| Total Pages | : 442 |
| Release | : 2006-06-09 |
| ISBN-10 | : 9780387253060 |
| ISBN-13 | : 0387253068 |
| Rating | : 4/5 (068 Downloads) |
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Download or read book Orthopoxviruses Pathogenic for Humans written by and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2006-06-09 with total page 442 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Orthopoxviruses Pathogenic for Humans covers those viruses capable of causing disease in man, including monkeypox, smallpox, cowpox, and vaccinia. The coverage of each virus is comprehensive, covering the biology, molecular biology, and ecology of the virus as well as the clinical and epidemiological aspects of these viruses in humans and animals. In addition, this volume highlights developments in genetic engineering that are paving the way for potential therapeutic treatments of these viruses.
