Respiratory Syncytial Virus, Volume 14
1st Edition
Table of Contents
Foreword Molecular biology of RSV Immunology of RSV Molecular epidemiology of RSV Host genetics and RSV Pathogenesis of RSV in children RSV in elderly adults RSV in the developing world Vaccines against RSV Development of antivirals against RSV Pneumonia virus of mice
Description
Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) was first identified half a century ago in 1956. Following its discovery, the virus soon became recognised as a major viral pathogen causing extensive outbreaks of respiratory tract infections in both the very young and in vulnerable adults. It is an unusual virus in that it can cause repeated reinfections throughout life. The topics covered within this volume are wide ranging in scope from the most basic molecular biology of the virus to the clinical picture of RSV in the developing world. The internationally recognised experts were invited not only to review the present state of knowledge but also to give their perspective on the current situation and to identify the gaps and future requirements for research in an effort to stimulate new cross-cutting approaches to tackle this major viral pathogen.
Readership
Virologists, respiratory practitioners, thoracic and pulmonary physicians, molecular biologists
Details
- No. of pages:
- 348
- Language:
- English
- Copyright:
- © Elsevier Science 2006
- Published:
- 2nd November 2006
- Imprint:
- Elsevier Science
- eBook ISBN:
- 9780080466699
- Hardcover ISBN:
- 9780444520302