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Orthopoxviruses Pathogenic for Humans

By:S. N. Shchelkunov; S. S. Marennikova; R. W. Moyer
Publisher:Springer Nature
Print ISBN:9780387253008
eText ISBN:9780387253060
Edition:1
Copyright:2005
Format:Page Fidelity

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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.