Richman, Douglas: CLINICAL VIROLOGY (CD ROM) año: 1998. P.V.P. 55.000 Ptas.

The new CLINICAL VIROLOGY CD-ROM guives you instant computerised access to the complete text, illustrations, tables and reference from Clinical Virology - a landmark reference that concisely encompasses today's knowledge of the field. 88 well-known expert present all of today's clinically relevant information concerning the viral agents that affect humans. The first section of the CD ROM covers general topics in virology, including immune responses, vaccinology, laboratory diagnosis, and important organ system manifestations and syndromes caused by viral infections. The second section examines specific etiologic agents - discussing their biology, epidemiology, pathogenesis, clinical manifestations, laboratory diagnosis, and management. A click of your mouse opens up a variety of buperb tables and illustrations over 700 in all, including 70 full-colour plates. They help clarify important principles and depict many viral agents. For additional research, references point you to the key works in the literature. Searchable On-line help, a User Manual, and an on-screen Tutorial help you use the technology to ist fullest.

CONTENTS:

Introduction: SECTION 1 VIRAL SYNDROMES AND GENERAL PRINCIPLES: Respiratory infections. Central nervous system infections. Gastrointestinal syndromes. Viral hepatitis. Infections in organ transplant recipients. Infections of heart and muscle. Infections involving the skin. Hemorrhagic fevers: a comparative appraisal. Viral disease of the eye. Antiviral agents. Diagnosis of viral infection. Immune responses to viruses. Vaccines. Gene therapy and viruses. Chronic fatigue syndrome. SECTION 2 THE AGENTS: Part A.DNA viruses: Proxviruses. Herpes simplex viruses. Cercopithecine Herpes virus 1 (8 virus)Varicella-Zoster virus. Cytomegalovirus. Human herpesvirus 6 and herpesvirus 7. Epstein-Barr virus. Kaposi's sarcoma associated Herpesvirus. Adenovirus. Polyomavirus. Papillomavirus. Human parvovirus B19. Hepatitis B virus. Part B: RNA viruses: Human Lymphotropic viruses: HTLV-1 and HTLV-11 Human immunodeficiency. Colorado Tick Fever virus and other Arthopod-Borne Reoviridae. Rotaviruses. Respiratory syncytial virus and parainfluenza viruses. Measles. Mumps. Rhabdoviruses. Filoviridae. Influenza virus. Bunyaviridae. Bunyaviruses. Phleboviruses. Nairoviruses and Hontaviruses. Arenaviruses. Enteroviruses. Rhinoviruses. Hepatitis A virus. Norwalk and related diarrhea viruses. Hepatitis E viruses. Astrovirus. Coronaviruses. Flaviviruses. Hepatitis C viral and Hepatitis G virus. Alphaviruses. Rubella virus. Part C: Subviral agents. Hepatitis D virus. Transmisible Spongiform Encephalopathies (prion protein diseases)