Fundamentals of Molecular Virology

Comprehensive coverage of major families of viruses, including human pathogens and viruses of organisms from bacteria to plants, with updated information on antiviral drugs, vaccines, antiviral immunity, and gene therapy Fundamentals of Molecular Virology is a textbook designed for university students learning about viruses at the undergraduate or graduate levels.Chapters contributed by prominent virologists cover many of the major virus families.Each chapter is designed to tell a story about the viruses covered, including information on discovery, diseases and pathogenesis, virus structure, steps in replication, and interaction with cellular signaling pathways.This approach portrays the “personality” of each virus, helping students to learn the material and build up their knowledge of virology starting with smaller and simpler viruses and proceeding to more complex viruses.Major importance is given to viruses that infect humans and cause disease, but coverage is broad, including virus