HIV And the Pathogenesis of AIDS - Couverture souple

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 1555810764 ISBN 13 : 9781555810764

Editeur : American Society for Microbiology, 1994

Synopsis

This volume provides a succinct but comprehensive overview of the biology of HIV and AIDS infection. It is an up-to-date annotated referenced monograph on how HIV infects the host, gains entry into cells and causes a variety of different illnesses associated with the infection. Current approaches for antiviral therapies and a vaccine are discussed, and the book gives an overview of the challenges facing the medical and public health community in arresting the transmission of this agent. The text serves as a reference for researchers working with HIV and for students interested in the biology of this deadly virus.

A propos du livre

Présentation de l'éditeur

The second edition of HIV and the Pathogenesis of AIDS updates this important, well–annotated text on HIV pathogenesis. with valuable insights and written with clarity and succinctness, the history and background of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) and the steps involved in its infection of cells and the development of AIDS are discussed. Aspects of HIV epidemiology and transmission and the HIV–associated cancers that are prominent in infection are also covered. Regarding treatment, Dr Levy discusses the most recent approaches for antiviral therapy that have shown promise in controling infection and presents the challenges faced in developing a vaccine for blocking the transmission of this deadly virus. This book, which was extremely well–received by the scientific community in its initial volume four years ago, provides the most current information on HIV and AIDS and captures the spirit of this virologic and immunologic disease. It defines the future directions that must be taken to find a solution to this devastating illness.

Présentation de l'éditeur

A state-of-the-art review of the current research. · Explains the history of the disease, and examines how scientists, clinicians, and public health workers have responded to the challenges presented by HIV/AIDS in the 25 years since its recognition. · Explores potential approaches for therapy, including a vaccine for the prevention of HIV infection and AIDS. · Serves as a valuable reference for students, researchers, clinicians, and health care providers.

 

This title is published by the American Society of Microbiology Press and distributed by Taylor and Francis in rest of world territories.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: American Society for Microbiology
• Date d'édition: 1994
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 1555810764
• ISBN 13: 9781555810764
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 340
• Éditeur: Levy Jay A.
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
• Personne responsable: non disponible