Respiratory Syncytial Virus: Volume 14 (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9780444520302)

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.

Author: Patricia Cane
ISBN-10: 0444520309
ISBN-13: 9780444520302
Publisher: Elsevier Science
Language: English
Published: 12/01/2006
Pages: 348
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.68lbs
Size: 6.82h x 9.18w x 0.74d