Diagnostic Virology Protocols
Diagnostic Virology Protocols

Author: John R. Stephenson

Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media

Published: 1998-08-28

Total Pages: 388

ISBN-13: 9780896034792

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A collection of cutting-edge techniques for detecting most of the major viruses that afflict mankind, including influenza, hepatitis, herpes, polio, mumps, HIV, and many more. The techniques are well-tested, easily reproducible, and readily employ all the new technologies-PCR, RIA, ELISA, and latex-agglutination-that have revolutionized the field. These methods not only make it possible to do the necessary analysis in hours instead of days, but can also be automated in a laboratory havng only low levels of biological containment. Frequently, the protocols for viruses causing human diseases can be adapted to similar viruses of veterinary importance. Through its state-of-the-art methods a physician can, for the first time, determine early in a viral infection which antiviral drug should be used and minimize the period of treatment to avoid unnecessary side effects.

Guide to Clinical and Diagnostic Virology
Guide to Clinical and Diagnostic Virology

Author: Reeti Khare

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons

Published: 2020-08-06

Total Pages: 460

ISBN-13: 155581994X

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The explosion in clinical testing has been especially rapid in virology, where emerging viruses and growing numbers of viral infections are driving advances. The Guide to Clinical and Diagnostic Virology offers a digestible view of the breadth and depth of information related to clinical virology, providing a practical, working knowledge of the wide array of viruses that cause human disease. Introductory chapters cover the basics of clinical virology and laboratory diagnosis of infections, including virus structure, life cycle, transmission, taxonomy, specimen types and handling, and a comparison of assays used for detection. Detailed sections on important topics include Viral pathogens and their clinical presentations Diagnostic assays and techniques, including culture-based, immunological, and molecular Prevention and management of viral infections, with guidance on biosafety, vaccines, and antiviral therapies The regulatory environment for laboratory testing, including regulatory requirements and assay performance and interpretation Critical concepts are carefully curated and concisely summarized and presented with detailed illustrations that aid comprehension, along with important highlights and helpful hints. These features, plus question sections that reinforce significant ideas and key concepts, make this an invaluable text for anyone looking for an accessible route through clinical and diagnostic virology. Laboratory technologists, medical students, infectious disease and microbiology fellows, pathology residents, researchers, and everyone involved with viruses in the clinical setting will find the Guide to Clinical and Diagnostic Virology an excellent text as well as companion to clinical virology references.

Clinical and Diagnostic Virology
Clinical and Diagnostic Virology

Author: Goura Kudesia

Publisher: Cambridge University Press

Published: 2009-02-19

Total Pages: 281

ISBN-13: 0521694671

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Practical text provides quick access to key diagnostic features of each virus encountered in clinical practice and their management.

Hsiung's Diagnostic Virology
Hsiung's Diagnostic Virology

Author: Gueh Djen Hsiung

Publisher: Yale University Press

Published: 1994-01-01

Total Pages: 420

ISBN-13: 9780300058451

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This generously illustrated book, the fourth edition of the highly acclaimed Diagnostic Virology, is a handbook for the recognition and characterization of virus-induced cellular changes seen by light microscopy, as well as virus morphology seen by electron microscopy. The authors cover all aspects of the subject, from specimen collection and laboratory safety to virus isolation and identification and cell culture. This edition includes a new chapter on the human retroviruses, especially relevant since the onset of the AIDS epidemic, and expands the chapters on the arboviruses and hepatitis viruses.

Essentials of Diagnostic Virology
Essentials of Diagnostic Virology

Author: Gregory A. Storch

Publisher:

Published: 2000

Total Pages: 376

ISBN-13:

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Heres a practical resource on the diagnosis of viral pathogens. Organized by clinical syndrome, it guides readers from presenting signs through discussions of which viruses might be involved to a definitive laboratory diagnosis. This comprehensive reference examines both common and rare viral diseasesand integrates traditional techniques in diagnostic virology with the latest molecular tests. Examines how to select, procure, and handle specimens safely and effectively. Addresses the latest advances in antiviral susceptibility testing. Details how to approach a patient infected with a previously undiscovered viral agent. Features coverage of infections that occur in travelers such as dengue fever, Rift Valley fever, and hantavirus ... complete discussions of common and unusual serotypes of HIV as well as other human retroviruses such as HTLV-I and HTLV-II ... and more. Helps readers identify cytomegalovirus infections in immunocompro-mised patientsincluding solid organ transplant recipients, bone marrow transplant recipients, and people with HIV/AIDS. Reviews all laboratory methods used in diagnostic virology.

Clinical Virology
Clinical Virology

Author: Douglas D. Richman

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons

Published: 2020-07-10

Total Pages: 1473

ISBN-13: 1555819435

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The essential reference of clinical virology Virology is one of the most dynamic and rapidly changing fields of clinical medicine. For example, sequencing techniques from human specimens have identified numerous new members of several virus families, including new polyomaviruses, orthomyxoviruses, and bunyaviruses. Clinical Virology, Fourth Edition, has been extensively revised and updated to incorporate the latest developments and relevant research. Chapters written by internationally recognized experts cover novel viruses, pathogenesis, epidemiology, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention, organized into two major sections: Section 1 provides information regarding broad topics in virology, including immune responses, vaccinology, laboratory diagnosis, principles of antiviral therapy, and detailed considerations of important organ system manifestations and syndromes caused by viral infections. Section 2 provides overviews of specific etiologic agents and discusses their biology, epidemiology, pathogenesis of disease causation, clinical manifestations, laboratory diagnosis, and management. Clinical Virology provides the critical information scientists and health care professionals require about all aspects of this rapidly evolving field.

Fenner's Veterinary Virology
Fenner's Veterinary Virology

Author: N. James Maclachlan

Publisher: Academic Press

Published: 2010-11-26

Total Pages: 530

ISBN-13: 0123751594

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Fenner's Veterinary, Virology, Fourth Edition, is the long awaited new edition of Veterinary Virology, 3e, which was published in 1999. Fully revised and updated by the new author team, part I presents the fundamental principles of virology related to animal infection and disease, and part II addresses the clinical features, pathogenesis, diagnosis, epidemiology and prevention of individual diseases. New to this Edition - New author team - one main author to ensure that the book reads like an authored book but with the benefit of using experts to contribute to specific topics - Text has been refocused - part I has been condensed and where appropriate incorporated into part II to make it more user friendly - The number of figures have been increased and are now in full color - Fully revised and updated to include the latest information in the field of veterinary virology - Beautifully illustrated color figures throughout - Organized and current information provided by an expert team of authors

Applied Virology Research
Applied Virology Research

Author: Edouard Kurstak

Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media

Published: 2013-06-29

Total Pages: 234

ISBN-13: 1475792654

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Volume 3 is devoted to the latest diagnostic technology for virus diseases, particularly molecular methodologies.

Viral Hepatitis Molecular Biology Diagnosis and Control
Viral Hepatitis Molecular Biology Diagnosis and Control

Author: Isa K. Mushahwar

Publisher: Gulf Professional Publishing

Published: 2004

Total Pages: 298

ISBN-13: 9780444514875

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The last forty years have witnessed the discovery of five human hepatitis viruses: hepatitis virus A, B, C, D, and E, and two related blood-borne viruses: GB virus C and TT virus. Viral Hepatitis provides a comprehensive overview of the latest developments and research studies in human viral hepatitis. Written by leading international scientists in the field, this book covers topics ranging from the history of these viruses to their molecular biology, diagnosis, epidemiology and control. It will be an invaluable reference source for hepatitis researchers, reference and diagnostic laboratories, clinicians, public health officers and graduate and medical students. Book jacket.