Clinical Virology

By Diane S. Leland

This new book covers every facet of clinical virology as it applies to laboratory practice and techniques. It walks the reader through "how to's" of the essential procedures--from specimen collection, through virus isolation and definitive identification.
helpful profiles of disease syndromes for 15 viruses commonly identified by standard methods review the biology, appropriate clinical methodologies, and information on virus isolation. More rare viruses are simply listed with descriptions of their structures, classifications, and disease association in the chapter of viral biology.
Discusses quality assurance/quality control and concepts in laboratory safety that are unique to laboratory virology.Includes alternative systems for virus isolation.
Presents essential helpful "hints" concerning laboratory organization and management.Introduces the principles of molecular biology techniques as applied in clinical virology.
Lists necessary equipment and facilities for the various levels of viral diagnostic services.Provides chapter objectives and study questions to facilitate learning.
Defines the role of viral antigen detection methods in viral disease diagnosis.Addresses technologies and concepts in the future of virology.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0721649580
• ISBN13: 9780721649580
• Release Date: March 1996
• Publisher: Saunders
• Length: 244 Pages
• Weight: 1.10 lbs.
• Dimensions: 10.5" x 0.5" x 7.5"