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Orthopoxviruses Pathogenic for Humans

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  • © 2005

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Authors:
  1. S. N. Shchelkunov

    1. Dept. of Molecular Biology of Genomes, Center of Virology and Biotechnology Vector Koltsovo, Novosibirsk, Russia

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  2. S. S. Marennikova

    1. Dept. of Molecular Biology of Genomes, Center of Virology and Biotechnology Vector Koltsovo, Novosibirsk, Russia

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  3. R. W. Moyer

    1. Dept. of Molecular Genetics and Microbiology, University of Florida, College of Medicine, Gainesville, USA

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  • Includes extensive figures, including 52 half-tones, clearly illustrating - among other information - the effects of each virus

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Table of contents (9 chapters)

  1. Front Matter

    Pages i-xxiii
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  2. Smallpox in Human History

    • R. W. Moyer
    Pages 1-10

  3. Classification of Poxviruses and Brief Characterization of the Genus Orthopoxvirus

    • S. S. Marennikova, R. W. Moyer
    Pages 11-18

  4. Vaccinia Virus

    • S. S. Marennikova, R. C. Condit, R. W. Moyer
    Pages 19-87

  5. Variola (Smallpox) Virus

    • S. S. Marennikova, S. N. Shchelkunov
    Pages 89-153

  6. Monkeypox Virus

    • S. S. Marennikova, S. N. Shchelkunov
    Pages 155-192

  7. Cowpox Virus

    • S. S. Marennikova, S. N. Shchelkunov
    Pages 193-248

  8. Molecular Evolution of Orthopoxviruses

    • S. N. Shchelkunov
    Pages 249-301

  9. Laboratory Diagnostics of Human Orthopoxvirus Infections

    • S. S. Marennikova, S. N. Shchelkunov
    Pages 303-324

  10. Preparedness and Response to Potential Bioterrorism

    • S. N. Shchelkunov, S. S. Marennikova
    Pages 325-329

  11. Back Matter

    Pages 331-425
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Orthopoxviruses Pathogenic for Humans covers those viruses capable of causing disease in man, including monkeypox, smallpox, cowpox, and vaccinia. The coverage of each virus is comprehensive, covering the biology, molecular biology, and ecology of the virus as well as the clinical and epidemiological aspects of these viruses in humans and animals. In addition, this volume highlights developments in genetic engineering that are paving the way for potential therapeutic treatments of these viruses.

Authors and Affiliations

  • Dept. of Molecular Biology of Genomes, Center of Virology and Biotechnology Vector Koltsovo, Novosibirsk, Russia

    S. N. Shchelkunov, S. S. Marennikova

  • Dept. of Molecular Genetics and Microbiology, University of Florida, College of Medicine, Gainesville, USA

    R. W. Moyer

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