Human herpesviruses : biology, therapy, and immunoprophylaxis / edited by Ann Arvin [and five others].

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Arvin, Ann M., editor.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Herpesvirus diseases.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (xx, 1388 pages) : digital, PDF file(s).

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

Cambridge : Cambridge University Press, 2007.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

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, and varicella-zoster virus. The viral diseases and cancers they cause are significant and often recurrent. Their prevalence in the developed world accounts for a major burden of disease, and as a result there is a great deal of research into the pathophysiology of infection and immunobiology. Another important area covered within this volume concerns antiviral therapy and the development of vaccines. All these aspects are covered in depth, both scientifically and in terms of clinical guidelines for patient care. The text is illustrated generously throughout and is fully referenced to the latest research and developments.

Contents:

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

Notes:

Title from publisher's bibliographic system (viewed on 05 Oct 2015).

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

1-107-16006-5

1-280-91694-X

9786610916948

0-511-30166-9

0-511-28953-7

0-511-29013-6

0-511-28821-2

0-511-54531-2

0-511-28889-1

OCLC:

191039693