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Maintaining the features that made the previous editions so successful, the Third Edition of Laboratory Diagnosis of Viral Infections summarizes the clinical, epidemiological, pathogenetic, and immunological features of a certain disease or infection-providing laboratorians with a practical tool for the principles and techniques used in diagnostic virology. Contains a new chapter covering the important Hantavirus Pulmonary Syndrome! Fully updated since the last edition was published eight years ago and alphabetically arranged for quick and easy reference, Laboratory Diagnosis of Viral Infections, Third Edition now contains: · a complete update on human herpesviruses 6, 7, and 8 · expanded coverage of hepatitis, including enterically transmitted hepatitis viruses and parenterally transmitted viruses · new material on rubella featuring instrumentation for determination of antibodies · a new chapter on the serological diagnosis for selected viruses · a new discussion on HPV and the diagnostic value of molecular detection of the viral DNA · novel developments on rapid test methods for detection of cytomegalovirus · new sections on current information and applications for the amplification and detection of nucleic acids in clinical specimens · a detailed, up-to-date description of Epstein-Barr virus and its effect on immunocompromised patients · and more! Specifically written for laboratory technologists responsible for supplying information to physicians to support or rule out a clinical diagnosis, Laboratory Diagnosis of Viral Infections, Third Edition is a hands-on resource for clinical virologists, clinical microbiologists, clinical pathologists, and graduate and medical school students in these disciplines.

Review

Praise for the Second Edition…

…provides the reader with updated information on the various methods and procedures….
…well written by numerous contributors who are recognized authorities on the subject material….a useful reference for microbiologists working in diagnostic virology laboratories and for teachers and students involved with clinical virology courses at the undergraduate or graduate level.
-ASM News

…a worthy addition to the bookshelves of the specialised virus laboratory as it contains a wealth of information not readily available elsewhere.
-The Journal of Clinical Pathology

…a useful source of background information on all human viral diseases written from the perspective of the diagnostician.
-Immunological Investigations

...a comprehensive and valuable addition to any medical library. It will appeal to all students of virology, medical microbiology and infectious diseases. The information is set out in a user-friendly fashion and allows the reader to obtain pertinent information without being deluged with too many data....recommend[ed] highly.
- Journal of Antimicrobial Chemotherapy

...contains large, easy-to-read back-and-white drawings as illustrations, beautifully presented electron photomicrographs, and helpful algorithms scattered throughout. Readers...will find this edition to be updated significantly with regard to the most current molecular technologies available for diagnosing viral infection, as well as information on new or emerging viruses....strongly recommend[ed].

Product Details

* Hardcover: 880 pages
* Publisher: Informa Healthcare; 3 edition (May 11, 1999)
* Language: English
* ISBN-10: 0824719522
* ISBN-13: 978-0824719524
* Product Dimensions: 19.1 x 13.4 x 0.2 inches
* Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds

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