VIIIth Report of the International Committee on Taxonomy of Viruses
Hardback
Publication Date: 22/07/2005
Virus Taxonomy is a standard and comprehensive source for the classification of viruses, created by the International Committee of the Taxonomy of Viruses. The book includes eight taxonomic reports of the ICTV and provides comprehensive information on 3 taxonomic orders of viruses, 73 families, 9 subfamilies, 287 genera, and 1938 virus species. The book also features about 429 colored pictures and diagrams for more efficient learning. The text is divided into four parts, comprised of 16 chapters and presenting the following features: - Compiled data from numerous international experts about virus taxonomy and nomenclature - Organized information on over 6000 recognized viruses, illustrated with diagrams of genome organization and virus replication cycle - Data on the phylogenetic relationships among viruses of the same and different taxa - Discussion of the qualitative and quantitative relationships of virus sequences The book is a definitive reference for microbiologists, molecular biologists, research-level virologists, infectious disease specialists, and pharmaceutical researchers working on antiviral agents. Students and novices in taxonomy and nomenclature will also find this text useful.
- ISBN:
- 9780122499517
- 9780122499517
- Category:
- Immunology
- Format:
- Hardback
- Publication Date:
- 22-07-2005
- Language:
- English
- Publisher:
- Elsevier Science & Technology Books
- Country of origin:
- United States
- Edition:
- 2nd Edition
- Dimensions (mm):
- 279.4x209.55mm
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