The second edition of Virology is an accessible introduction designed to enable students to understand the principles of virus structure, replication and genetics. The aim of this book is to help the reader appreciate the relevance of virology in the modern world, including the fields of vaccines, anti-viral drugs and cancer. There is also a chapter on prions. The second edition has been extensively revised and updated to reflect the many developments in virology and offers deeper insights into the subject. Newly-discovered viruses are discussed and there is an additional chapter on the influenza virus.
- ISBN10 1119991439
- ISBN13 9781119991434
- Publish Date 8 March 2013 (first published 1 June 2007)
- Publish Status Active
- Out of Print 7 August 2023
- Publish Country US
- Imprint John Wiley & Sons Inc
- Edition 2nd Edition
- Format Hardcover
- Pages 394
- Language English