Viral pathology

Author: Li Feng
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Publish Date: 2002-10-01
Features: This book systematically discusses the similarities and characteristics in the essence, structure, and function of various viruses, summarizes common theories and concepts, and elucidates the laws of the interaction between viruses and hosts at the molecular level, cellular level, organismal level, and population level. The content includes the classification and nomenclature of viruses, morphological structure, physicochemical properties, replication, genetics and variation, evolution, genetic engineering, prions, virus and tumors, virus and apoptosis, and the interactions between human pathogenic viruses, insect viruses, plant viruses, and hosts. An appendix provides a compilation of professional virus terminology. The content is detailed, rich, and up-to-date, introducing both the fundamental knowledge of various viruses and the latest developments and directions in virus research. This book is suitable as a professional textbook for master's and doctoral students in virology and microbiology, and can also be used as a reference for personnel engaged in virology, microbiology, medicine, veterinary medicine, and agricultural science.