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OverviewNew viral diseases are emerging continuously. Viruses adapt to new environments at astounding rates. Genetic variability of viruses jeopardizes vaccine efficacy. For many viruses mutants resistant to antiviral agents or host immune responses arise readily, for example, with HIV and influenza. These variations are all of utmost importance for human and animal health as they have prevented us from controlling these epidemic pathogens. This book focuses on the mechanisms that viruses use to evolve, survive and cause disease in their hosts. Covering human, animal, plant and bacterial viruses, it provides both the basic foundations for the evolutionary dynamics of viruses and specific examples of emerging diseases. * NEW - methods to establish relationships among viruses and the mechanisms that affect virus evolution* UNIQUE - combines theoretical concepts in evolution with detailed analyses of the evolution of important virus groups* SPECIFIC - Bacterial, plant, animal and human viruses are compared regarding their interation with their hosts Full Product DetailsAuthor: Esteban Domingo (Univ. Autonoma de Madrid, Madrid, Spain) , Esteban Domingo (Univ. Autonoma de Madrid, Madrid, Spain) , Colin Parrish , John HollandPublisher: Academic Press Imprint: Academic Press Edition: 2nd ISBN: 9781281762436ISBN 10: 1281762431 Pages: 544 Publication Date: 01 January 2008 Audience: General/trade , General Format: Electronic book text Publisher's Status: Active Availability: Available To Order ![]() We have confirmation that this item is in stock with the supplier. It will be ordered in for you and dispatched immediately. Table of ContentsReviewsAuthor InformationTab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |