Human viral diseases

Author: Liu Kezhou
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Publishing Date: 2002-03-01
Features: This is a major reference book co-authored by basic and clinical medical experts from 13 renowned medical schools, scientific research institutions, and medical organizations in China. The book is divided into three parts. The first part is the General Theory, which elaborates on the fundamental theories of viruses. The second part introduces various human viral diseases according to the latest classification of viruses, focusing on basic content such as etiology, epidemiology, and pathogenesis, closely integrated with clinical practice. The third part emphasizes clinical aspects, covering viral diseases or virus-related conditions in various medical specialties. Each part has its own focus while complementing one another. The editorial board and most of the contributors are experts and professors in China who have achieved significant accomplishments in viral disease research and possess extensive clinical experience. The references cited are primarily from publications within the past five years. An English-Chinese index is provided at the end for easy reference. This book is suitable for researchers in the basic and clinical aspects of viral diseases, medical personnel in related disciplines, public health prevention and control workers, and graduate students as a reference. It can also serve as a collection for medical schools and healthcare institutions.