Fenner's Veterinary Virology, Fifth Edition, is a comprehensive reference of global importance that features coverage on viral agents, viral diseases of animals, and newly emerging viral zoonotic diseases. It is an excellent first port of call for researchers and students alike, presenting the fundamental principles of virology, virus structure, genome replication, and viral diseases, while also focusing on the topics' clinical aspects. Organized on a taxonomic basis, readers can quickly understand how the virus (or the viral diseases) fits into the bigger picture of the virus genus and family. The basic information about each virus, such as disease, transmission, control, and treatment are useful for veterinary students and clinicians for their practices in disease management and prevention.

Features coverage of viral agents, viral diseases of animals, and newly emerging viral zoonotic diseases, providing an excellent introduction to the fundamental principles of virology, virus structure, genome replication, and viral diseases as well as virology's clinical aspects

About the Author
Department of Pathology, Microbiology & Immunology, UC Davis School of Veterinary Medicine, Davis, CA, USA Director-Virology Laboratory, Animal Health Diagnostic Center, College of Veterinary Medicine, Cornell University, Ithaca, NY, USA

Reviews
"Fenner's Veterinary Virology would make a sound addition to any clinician's library and is a must-have for anyone with a keen interest in virology and zoonoses." --Veterinary Record



Book Information
ISBN 9780128009468
Author N. James Maclachlan
Format Hardback
Page Count 602
Imprint Academic Press Inc
Publisher Elsevier Science Publishing Co Inc
Weight(grams) 1860g