Praised for its clarity of presentation and accessibility, Introduction to Modern Virology has been a successful student text for over 30 years. This seventh edition provides a broad introduction to virology, covering the nature of viruses, their interaction with hosts, and the consequences leading to diseases. The book now includes:

• A detailed exploration of immunology in two chapters: one on innate immunity and another on adaptive immunity.
• Expanded coverage of vaccines and antivirals, separated into new chapters highlighting their importance for prevention and treatment.
• In-depth consideration of virus infections in humans with new chapters on viral hepatitis, influenza, vector-borne diseases, and exotic and emerging viral infections, complementing an updated chapter on HIV.
• A final section with three new chapters focusing on the broader impact of viruses, including their economic influence, clinical applications, and environmental impacts.

Essential for students across the biosciences spectrum, this book aims to make a basic understanding of viruses accessible. It is authored by Nigel J. Dimmock and published by Wiley-Blackwell in March 2016, with an ISBN-13 of 978-1119978107 and a print length of 544 pages.

Dimensions: 7.5 x 1 x 9.6 inches

Publication Date: March 14, 2016