Principles of Virology: Molecular Biology, Pathogenesis, and Control of Animal Viruses

focuses on specific topics rather than individual viruses; teaches unifying concepts, addresses problems common to the propagation of every virus; defines the finite number of genome structures and expression strategies; illuminates the principles of host defense and virus offense; provides insight into the origins of viral disease and introduces the challenges inherent in developing treatments; introduces principles governing evolving and emerging viral infections; over 400 four-color illustrations.