Includes bibliographical references (p. 121-131) and index.
Contents:
Introduction to viruses -- Cell hosts for viruses -- The life cycle of viruses -- Viruses and disease -- Diagnosis of a viral disease -- Treatment of viral disease -- Prevention of disease with vaccines -- Virus mutations and emerging viruses -- Challenges and controversies.
Summary:
Details the life cycles of different viruses, how parasites affect their hosts, and challenges they present to the modern medical community.
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