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Orthopoxviruses Pathogenic for Humans covers those viruses capable of causing disease in man, including monkeypox, smallpox, cowpox, and vaccinia. The coverage of each virus is comprehensive, covering the biology, molecular biology, and ecology of the virus as well as the clinical and epidemiological aspects of these viruses in humans and animals. In addition, this volume highlights developments in genetic engineering that are paving the way for potential therapeutic treatments of these viruses.

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Author:   Sergei Nikolaevich Shchelkunov ,  Svetlana S. Marennikova ,  Richard W. Moyer
Publisher:   Springer-Verlag New York Inc.
Imprint:   Springer-Verlag New York Inc.
Edition:   Softcover reprint of hardcover 1st ed. 2005
Dimensions:   Width: 15.50cm , Height: 2.30cm , Length: 23.50cm
Weight:   0.688kg
ISBN:  

9781441937834

ISBN 10:   1441937838
Pages:   425
Publication Date:   22 December 2010
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print  
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Table of Contents

Smallpox in Human History.- Classification of Poxviruses and Brief Characterization of the Genus Orthopoxvirus.- Vaccinia Virus.- Variola (Smallpox) Virus.- Monkeypox Virus.- Cowpox Virus.- Molecular Evolution of Orthopoxviruses.- Laboratory Diagnostics of Human Orthopoxvirus Infections.- Preparedness and Response to Potential Bioterrorism.

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