From Book News, Inc.Written for biologists, clinicians, researchers, and health practitioners, this dictionary contains full descriptions and classifications of all vertebrate viruses listed in the 7th ICTV Report. It also includes several viruses discovered too recently for inclusion in the report. Six thousand entries define a wide range of terms used in virology. Entries cover virus structure, replication, the role in disease, control and prevention, and ICTV guidelines for naming. Mahy is affiliated with the National Center for Infectious Diseases, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.Book News, Inc.®, Portland, OR