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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. ... Read more

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Wurzburg, Germany. Based on the international conference held at the University of Munich, Germany, March 31 to April 1, 1995. Covers the epidemiology, dynamics of spread, and the problems of prevention and treatment of virus infections. International contributors. DNLM: Virus Diseases transmission-congresses. ... Read more

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A comprehensive understanding of the biology of prion diseases is crucial for risk assessment as regards both humans and animals. To further the communication of the current knowledge and the exchange of diagnostic technologies in the scientific community, a symposium on the "Characterization and Diagnosis of Prion Diseases" was held in September 1999 in Tübingen, Germany. The overwhelming interest and the participation of more than 500 scientists from 26 countries made this symposium the largest meeting ever held in the field. In this book twenty-six invited speakers comprehensively present their data on the pathogenesis of prion diseases in humans and animals, on molecular mechanisms involved in the transmissibility across species barriers, on animal and in-vitro models currently available for the detection and quantification of infectivity and on the characterization of prion strains. This selection attempts to reflect the current state of the art, but cannot possibly represent the whole spectrum of research in the prion field. ... Read more

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The questions of how the pathogenic human herpesviruses cause diseases, and what should be done to prevent infection and disease have prompted scientific interest in the molecular basis of the functions of all human herpesvirus genes in various tissues and organs of the infected host. This volume compiles the knowledge on the pathogenicity genes of herpes simplex virus types 1 and 2, the ones which have been most actively investigated at the molecular level. It adds to the understanding of herpesvirus gene involvement in diseases and shows the potential of this knowledge for planning new strategies for the development of vaccines in the future. The book will be of great help to physicians and to scientists concerned with the involvement of herpesviruses in aggravating patients' conditions, leading to a life threatening infection. ... Read more

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This text provides an introduction to the study of viruses. Every type of virus is described, and most are illustrated with line drawings and micrographs. ... Read more

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There is great economic importance in producing disease-free plants, and as diseases are a major cause of plant disease internationally, an introduction giving an understanding of plant viruses is a useful resource for the study of this fundamental science. In this new edition, disease synptoms caused by plant viruses are described, followed by a description of procedures used to transmit viruses experimentally, virus purification and virus identification. The different ways in which viruses are transmitted biologically and plant virus epidemiology are discussed, as are the various methods used to control plant viruses. The final chapter is devoted to practical information and introductory exercises that will be of use to teachers for setting class practicals and to students in carrying out practical work. The book also includes a list of all plant viruses described to date and a glossary of plant virus terms. ... Read more

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In this book the current knowledge on human cytomegalovirus(HCMV) as a human pathogen is lucidly summarized, bringingthe reader fully up to datewith current knowledgeconcerning HCMV and all the known clincial and medicalaspects of diseases caused by, and associated with, HCMV.The book is divided into four parts: (I) Humancytomegalovirus and humandiseases; (II) humancytomegalovirus infections and the immunocompromised host;(III) diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of humancytomegalovirus and human diseases; and (IV) molecularaspects of human cytomegalovirus. Each part is put togetherfrom chapters written by experts in the respective fields,providing basic medical and molecular knowledge in additionto more specific understanding of HCMV infections. ... Read more

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Presents the proceedings from the symposium titled, Emergence and Control of Zoonotic Viral Encephalitis, held in the French Alps, April 6-8, 2003. ... Read more