Orthopoxviruses Pathogenic for Humans

Shchelkunov, Sergei Nikolaevich; Marennikova, Svetlana S.; Moyer, Richard W.

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.

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Published by: Springer

Publication Date: 2005-07-06

Format: Hardcover

ISBN-13: 9780387253008

DOI: 10.1007/b107126

Dimensions: 235cm x155cm

Pages: 425