Essentials of Virology

Contents: Preface. Acknowledgements. Foreword. I. Principles of Virology: 1. History of virology. 2. Origin and evolution of viruses. 3. Morphology and chemical composition. 4. Isolation and cultivation. 5. Purification and characterization. 6. Detection and assay. 7. Taxonomy. II. Bacteriophages: 8. Distribution and classification. 9. Replication strategies. 10. Phage-host interactions. 11. Importance and application. III. Plant Viruses: 12. Nomenclature and classification. 13. Replication strategies. 14. Virus-host interactions. 15. Transmission. 16. Diagnosis of plant viral diseases. 17. Management of plant viral diseases. IV. Animal and Human Viruses: 18. Classification. 19. Replication strategies. 20. Virus-host interactions. 21. Pathogenesis. 22. Diagnosis of animal viral diseases. 23. Oncoviruses. 24. Prevention and control of animal and human viral diseases. V. Miscellaneous Viruses and Subviral Agents: 25. Phycoviruses. 26. Mycoviruses. 27. Subviral agents. 28. Viroids. 29. Prions. Abbreviations. Glossary. Index.

"This book provides the entire basic information required for the beginner of virology. All types of viruses including subviral agents, viroids and prions are dealt in an orderly manner with profuse illustrations. A comprehensive and update account of principles of virology, taxonomy, replication strategies, diagnostic techniques and management of viral diseases is the major attraction of this book. The information provided will be useful to students of all disciplines of biology including agriculture, veterinary, pharmacy and medicine. It also fulfils the long-felt needs of researchers and teachers of all biological sciences."