Viruses : a very short introduction
From modern pandemics such as HIV, swine flu and SARS, to stories of vaccination and antiviral drugs, this book charts man's struggle against viruses. Outlining their origins structure, and method of infection, Dorothy Crawford explores the vast variety of viruses, asking if we can live in harmony with them in the future
1 online resource (156 pages) : illustrations
9780199574858, 0199574855
895153448
What are viruses?
Viruses are everywhere
Kill or be killed
Emerging virus infections
Epidemics and pandemics
Persistent viruses
Tumour viruses
Turning the tables
Viruses past, present, and future
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