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- Cover image
- Title page
- Table of Contents
- Copyright
- Dedication
- Foreword
- Preface
- Part I: Principles of Virology
- Chapter 1. History and Impact of Virology
- Abstract
- Why Study Virology?
- A Brief History of Virology
- The Virosphere
- The Nature of Viruses
- Scope of This Book
- Further Reading
- Chapter 2. Classification of Viruses and Phylogenetic Relationships
- Abstract
- Viral Taxonomy
- Viral Nomenclature
- Groupings of Viruses on the Basis of Epidemiological Criteria
- Taxonomy and the Causal Relationship between Virus and Disease
- Genome Sequencing and Virus Evolution
- Further Reading
- Chapter 3. Virion Structure and Composition
- Abstract
- Physical Methods for Studying Virus Structure
- Chemical Composition of Virions
- Virion Symmetry
- Further Reading
- Chapter 4. Virus Replication
- Abstract
- Growth of Viruses
- The Virus Replication Cycle
- Satellite Viruses and Viroids
- Generation of Genetic Diversity
- Quantitative Virus Assays
- Defective Interfering Viruses
- Further Reading
- Chapter 5. Innate Immunity
- Abstract
- Innate Responses
- Monocytes, Macrophages, and Dendritic Cells
- The Role of Natural Killer (NK) Cells and the Link with Adaptive Immunity
- The Importance of Molecular Recognition
- Interferons
- Cell Death and Apoptosis
- Evasion Strategies
- Further Reading
- Chapter 6. Adaptive Immune Responses to Infection
- Abstract
- Overview of the Adaptive Immune Responses to Viral Infection
- The Major Histocompatibility Complex (MHC) and Antigen Presentation
- Antibodies
- Cytokines
- Recovery from Viral Infection
- Neutralization of Viral Infectivity by Antibodies
- Immunity to Reinfection
- Immunological Memory
- Further Reading
- Chapter 7. Pathogenesis of Virus Infections
- Abstract
- The Incoming Virus Inoculum
- Routes of Entry—A Major Factor Governing the Specific Pattern of Infection
- Mechanisms of Virus Spread Within the Body
- Virus Infection of Target Organs
- Persistent Virus Infections—Mechanisms Influencing Persistence
- Mechanisms of Disease Production
- Viruses and Immunosuppression
- Viral Virulence and Host Resistance to Infection
- Co-infections
- Further Reading
- Chapter 8. Patterns of Infection
- Abstract
- Transient Localized Infections
- Transient Systemic Infections
- Persistent Infections
- Persistent Localized Infections
- Persistent Systemic Infections
- Further Reading
- Chapter 9. Mechanisms of Viral Oncogenesis
- Abstract
- Definitions and Overview of Virus Transformation
- Oncogenes and Tumor Suppressor Genes
- Oncogenesis by Retroviruses
- Oncogenesis by Small DNA Viruses
- Oncogenesis by Large DNA Viruses
- Other Important Viruses Associated with Cancers
- The Prevention and Management of Virally Induced Tumors
- Further Reading
- Chapter 10. Laboratory Diagnosis of Virus Diseases
- Abstract
- Rationale for Performing Laboratory Virus Diagnosis
- Collection, Packaging, and Transport of Samples
- Direct Identification of Virus, Viral Antigen, or Viral Genome
- Virus Isolation
- Measurement of Serum Antibodies
- Interpretation of Laboratory Results
- Laboratory Safety
- Further Reading
- Chapter 11. Vaccines and Vaccination
- Abstract
- Vaccine Design and Production
- Vaccine Safety, Efficacy, and Practical Usage
- Factors Affecting Vaccine Safety
- Passive Protection
- Vaccination Policy and Programs
- Further Reading
- Chapter 12. Antiviral Chemotherapy
- Abstract
- Strategies for the Development of AntiViral Agents
- Clinical Application
- Clinical Strategies
- Mechanisms of Action and Role of Individual AntiViral Drugs
- Newer Approaches Under Development
- Further Reading
- Chapter 13. Epidemiology of Viral Infections
- Abstract
- Mechanisms of Virus Survival
- Viral Shedding and Routes of Transmission
- Factors Affecting the Dynamics of Viral Infections
- Epidemiological Investigations
- Mathematical Modeling
- Further Reading
- Chapter 14. Control, Prevention, and Eradication
- Abstract
- Surveillance and Modeling of Virus Diseases
- Measures to Minimize Transmission
- Immunization
- Eradication
- Bioterrorism
- Further Reading
- Chapter 15. Emerging Virus Diseases
- Abstract
- Increased Recognition and Changes in Disease Patterns
- Factors Affecting Emergence
- Climate Change
- Ease of Travel
- Animals as a Source of Human Diseases
- Prevention and Control
- Further Reading
- Part II: Specific Virus Diseases of Humans
- Chapter 16. Poxviruses
- Abstract
- Properties of Poxviruses
- Diseases Caused by Members of the Genus Orthopoxvirus
- Diseases Caused by Members of the Genus Molluscipoxvirus
- Diseases Caused by Members of the Genus Yatapoxvirus
- Diseases Caused by Members of the Genus Parapoxvirus
- Further Reading
- Chapter 17. Herpesviruses
- Abstract
- Properties of the Viruses
- Herpes Simplex Virus Infection
- Varicella-Zoster Virus Infection
- Cytomegalovirus Infection
- Human Herpesviruses 6 and 7 (HHV-6 and HHV-7) Infection
- Epstein-Barr Virus Infection
- Human Herpesvirus 8 (HHV-8: Kaposi’s Sarcoma-Associated Herpesvirus) Infection
- B Virus (Macacine Herpesvirus 1) Infection
- Further Reading
- Chapter 18. Adenoviruses
- Abstract
- Classification
- Properties of Adenoviruses
- Virus Replication
- Adenovirus Diseases
- Pathogenesis, Pathology, and Immunity
- Laboratory Diagnosis
- Epidemiology, Prevention, Control, Treatment
- Adenoviruses as Vectors for the Delivery of Heterologous DNA
- Further Reading
- Chapter 19. Papillomaviruses
- Abstract
- Classification
- Properties of Papillomaviruses
- Viral Replication
- Clinical Features
- Pathogenesis and Immunity
- Natural History of Genital HPV Infection
- Laboratory Diagnosis
- Epidemiology
- Treatment and Prevention
- Further Reading
- Chapter 20. Polyomaviruses
- Abstract
- Classification, Properties, and Replication
- Pathogenesis
- BK Polyomavirus
- JC Polyomavirus
- Other Recently Described Human Polyomaviruses
- Further Reading
- Chapter 21. Parvoviruses
- Abstract
- Classification
- Properties of Parvoviridae
- Viral Replication
- Parvovirus B19
- Pathogenesis and Immunity
- Clinical Features
- Transient Aplastic Crisis
- Other Complications of Parvovirus B19 Infection
- Laboratory Diagnosis
- Epidemiology
- Treatment and Control
- Dependoviruses
- Human Bocaviruses
- Further Reading
- Chapter 22. Hepatitis B and Hepatitis Delta Viruses
- Abstract
- Hepatitis B Virus
- Hepatitis Delta Virus
- Classification
- Virion Properties
- Viral Replication
- Clinical Features
- Pathogenesis
- Laboratory Diagnosis
- Epidemiology
- Treatment and Prevention
- Further Reading
- Chapter 23. Retroviruses
- Abstract
- Properties of Retroviridae
- Viral Replication
- Human T cell Lymphotropic Viruses
- Human Immunodeficiency Viruses
- Subfamily Spumavirinae
- Further Reading
- Chapter 24. Reoviruses
- Abstract
- Properties of Reoviruses
- Viral Replication
- Rotavirus Gastroenteritis
- Orbiviruses
- Coltiviruses
- Orthoreoviruses
- Further Reading
- Chapter 25. Orthomyxoviruses
- Abstract
- Properties of Orthomyxoviruses
- Influenza
- Further Reading
- Chapter 26. Paramyxoviruses
- Abstract
- Properties of Paramyxoviruses
- Respiratory Syncytial Virus Infection
- Parainfluenza Virus Infections
- Human Metapneumovirus Infection
- Measles
- Mumps
- Henipavirus Infections
- Further Reading
- Chapter 27. Rhabdoviruses
- Abstract
- Properties of Rhabdoviruses
- Rabies
- Vesicular Stomatitis and Other Rhabdoviruses
- Further Reading
- Chapter 28. Filoviruses
- Abstract
- Properties of Filoviruses
- Ebola and Marburg Virus Disease (Ebola and Marburg Hemorrhagic Fever)
- Further Reading
- Chapter 29. Bunyaviruses
- Abstract
- Properties of Bunyaviruses
- Diseases Caused by Members of the Genus Orthobunyavirus
- Diseases Caused by Members of the Genus Phlebovirus
- Diseases Caused by Members of the Genus Nairovirus
- Diseases Caused by Members of the Genus Hantavirus
- Further Reading
- Chapter 30. Arenaviruses
- Abstract
- Properties of Arenaviruses
- Lymphocytic Choriomeningitis Virus Infection
- Lassa Fever
- Lujo Virus Infection
- South American Hemorrhagic Fevers
- Further Reading
- Chapter 31. Coronaviruses
- Abstract
- Properties of Coronaviruses
- Human Coronavirus Infections
- Severe Acute Respiratory Virus (SARS-CoV)
- Middle East Respiratory Virus (MERS-CoV)
- Further Reading
- Chapter 32. Picornaviruses
- Abstract
- Properties of Picornaviruses
- Poliomyelitis
- Enteroviruses A, B, C, D, and Parechoviruses
- Human Rhinoviruses A, B, and C
- Hepatitis A (HAV)
- Further Reading
- Chapter 33. Caliciviruses
- Abstract
- Classification
- Virion Properties
- Calicivirus (Norovirus and Sapovirus) Gastroenteritis
- Further Reading
- Chapter 34. Astroviruses
- Abstract
- Properties of Astroviruses
- Clinical Features
- Laboratory Diagnosis
- Epidemiology
- Prevention
- Further Reading
- Chapter 35. Togaviruses
- Abstract
- Properties of Togaviruses
- Diseases Caused by Members of the Genus Alphavirus
- Alphaviruses Causing Encephalitis—Eastern, Western, and Venezuelan Encephalitis
- Alphavirus Infections Marked by Fever, Rash, Myalgia, Arthralgia, and Arthritis
- Chikungunya
- Other Alphavirus Infections
- Disease Caused by the Rubivirus Rubella Virus
- Further Reading
- Chapter 36. Flaviviruses
- Abstract
- Properties of Flaviviruses
- Diseases Caused by Mosquito-Borne Member Viruses of the Genus Flavivirus
- Yellow Fever
- Dengue
- Zika Virus
- Japanese Encephalitis
- West Nile Virus Infection
- St. Louis Encephalitis
- Usutu Virus Infection
- Murray Valley (Australian) Encephalitis
- Rocio Virus Encephalitis
- Diseases Caused by Tick-Borne Members of the Genus Flavivirus
- Diseases Caused by Members of the Genus Hepacivirus
- Other Hepaciviruses
- Further Reading
- Chapter 37. Hepeviruses
- Abstract
- Classification and Properties of Hepatitis E Virus
- Viral Replication
- Clinical Features
- Pathology, Pathogenesis, and Immunity
- Laboratory Diagnosis
- Epidemiology, Prevention, Control, and Therapeutics
- Further Reading
- Chapter 38. Prions
- Abstract
- Properties of Prions
- Human Prion Diseases
- Diagnosis
- Treatment and Prevention
- Other Chronic Neurodegenerative Diseases
- Further Reading
- Chapter 39. Viral Syndromes
- Abstract
- The Human Virome
- Viral Diseases of the Respiratory Tract
- Viral Gastroenteritis
- Viral Diseases of the Central Nervous System
- Viral Skin Rashes
- Viral Hemorrhagic Fevers
- Viral Genitourinary Infections
- Viral Diseases of the Eye
- Viral Arthritis
- Viral Carditis
- Viral Hepatitis
- Viral Pancreatitis and Diabetes
- Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
- Congenital and Perinatal Viral Infections
- Viral Infections in Immunocompromised Patients
- Diseases of Unknown Etiology
- Further Reading
- Index
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