The Dictionary of Virology

Completely revised and updated to take into account the new taxonomy and grouping changes made by the International Committee on Taxonomy of Viruses in their 8th Report, The Dictionary of Virology provides an authoritative and concise list of all viruses affecting vertebrate species, from humans to fish.

• Includes the new viruses of medical or veterinary importance that have emerged since 2001, such as the new human coronaviruses, SARS and NL63 and a new subtype of influenza (H1N2)
• Includes new terms in virology
• Extensive cross-referencing and illustrative tables further enhance the use of this book

Undergraduate and postgraduate students and researchers in Virology, Microbiology, Immunology and Medicine, dealing with Infectious Diseases

Preface to the Fourth Edition

The Dictionary of Virology

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