This text provides a wealth of information on the study of viruses. The first half is dedicated to basic information on viruses, including such topics as structure and specific types to plants and insects. The second half includes in depth looks at particular viral families. Includes many black and white illustrations and pictures and extensive bibliographies for each chapter.

Provides concise definitions of viral structures, processes, and the diseases they cause. Some entries include cross references or citations to articles on the subject. Some text-only tables throughout.

Genetics, structure, virus-host relationships, transmission, economic significance, control, classification, and more. Covers viruses in general, not just ones causing diseases in humans. Illustrated.

This text is best geared towards upper level undergraduates, graduate students, and more advanced researchers. After a few introductory chapters on the basics of virology, the rest of this work is broken down into chapters by family, providing extremely well-detailed information on the virus’ structure, method of binding and entry, and its replication. Illustrations and figures are used generously throughout as well as separate boxes providing other interesting information and questions for further consideration.