A Dictionary of Virology

Completely revised and updated, this dictionary includes neary 3500 entries on classification according to the latest (6th) ICTV report, details of virus structure, replication and role in disase, as well as control or preventative measures, commonly used cell lines and explanations of terms applicable in molecular biology as related to viruses. References to antiviral drugs used clinically or experimentally are also included, as well as numerous hard-to-find anecdotal facts.