{"product_id":"human-virology-leslie-collier-9780198714682","title":"Human Virology","description":"Viruses are some of the simplest infectious agents on the planet, yet can cause severe and even life-threatening diseases in all forms of life - including humans. Despite relying on host cells in order to replicate, viruses can be capable of extremely rapid reproduction and very effective transmission from one person to another. Because of this, they have historically represented a significant proportion of the disease burden affecting humans, in addition to a number of new high profile diseases which have emerged in the last century. However, on a more positive note, the only two diseases to have ever been eradicated by mankind were both viruses, giving hope that in the future more viruses can be eliminated. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cem\u003eHuman Virology\u003c\/em\u003e provides a vivid introduction to this fascinating field, by incorporating both the molecular and clinical aspects of the subject. The general principles and properties of viruses are covered in the first part of the text, while part two provides a survey of the different virus families and the human diseases they cause. Finally, the book concludes with some of the more practical aspects of the subject, such as immunization, antiviral chemotherapy and laboratory techniques. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThroughout the text, case studies bring the subject to life by providing a unique perspective from real practicing doctors. In addition new 'hot topic' boxes have been incorporated into this edition, featuring current important areas of research. Little prior knowledge is assumed, making \u003cem\u003eHuman Virology\u003c\/em\u003e the perfect text for those students new to the subject. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThe Online Resource Centre to accompany \u003cem\u003eHuman Virology\u003c\/em\u003e features: \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eFor students: \u003cbr\u003eDTmultiple-choice questions for self-directed learning \u003cbr\u003eDTWeb links to online animations and videos \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eFor lecturers: \u003cbr\u003eDTFigures from the book in electronic format, ready to download\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Leslie Collier, John Oxford, Paul Kellam\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 0198714688\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780198714682\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Oxford University Press, USA\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 08\/01\/2016\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 368\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.85lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 10.80h x 8.60w x 0.70d","brand":"Leslie Collier","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":43990104277247,"sku":"9780198714682","price":65.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_765c5249-8c16-4bf8-be38-aa56a388034b.jpg?v=1683303016","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/human-virology-leslie-collier-9780198714682","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}