| Main Title |
Orthopoxviruses Pathogenic for Humans [electronic resource] / |
| Type |
EBOOK |
| Author |
Shchelkunov, S. N.
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| Other Authors |
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| Publisher |
Springer US, |
| Year Published |
2005 |
| Call Number |
QR355-502 |
| ISBN |
9780387253060 |
| Subjects |
Medicine ;
Immunology ;
Medical virology ;
Emerging infectious diseases ;
Epidemiology ;
Microbiology
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| Internet Access |
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| Collation |
XXIII, 425 p. 112 illus. online resource. |
| Notes |
Due to license restrictions, this resource is available to EPA employees and authorized contractors only |
| Contents Notes |
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. 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. |
| Place Published |
Boston, MA |
| Corporate Au Added Ent |
SpringerLink (Online service) |
| Host Item Entry |
Springer eBooks |
| PUB Date Free Form |
2005 |
| BIB Level |
m |
| Medium |
computer |
| Content |
text |
| Carrier |
online resource |
| Cataloging Source |
OCLC/T |
| OCLC Time Stamp |
20131219080527 |
| Language |
eng |
| Origin |
SPRINGER |
| Type |
EBOOK |
| OCLC Rec Leader |
02490nam a22005295i 45 |
