Cytomegalovirus
From Biology to Clinical Aspects
- 1st Edition - January 1, 2027
- Latest edition
- Author: Adriana Calderaro
- Language: English
Cytomegalovirus: From Biology to Clinical Aspects delves into the intricate world of Cytomegalovirus (CMV), offering a comprehensive exploration of its fundamental biology and cl… Read more
Description
Description
Cytomegalovirus: From Biology to Clinical Aspects delves into the intricate world of Cytomegalovirus (CMV), offering a comprehensive exploration of its fundamental biology and clinical implications. This book serves as an essential resource for understanding CMV from its epidemiology and infection routes to its pathogenesis and immunity. It addresses the virus’s impact on various demographics and provides insights into diagnostic and treatment strategies. The book covers critical aspects such as vulnerability indicators, cellular damage, laboratory detection, and management strategies. It stands out as a valuable reference for current clinical practices and fundamental scientific knowledge on CMV, offering methods to interpret diagnostic results.
Key features
Key features
- Features updated information on CMV biology to host-interactions
- Describes the most appropriate diagnostic tools for CMV infection in the most relevant epidemiological settings
- Provides a quick and easy resource to consult information about the management of CMV infection
Readership
Readership
Researchers in virology, microbiology, and infectious diseases, clinical microbiologists, infectious disease specialists, pediatricians, obstetricians
Table of contents
Table of contents
1. Family Herpesviridae: Presentation and Historical Aspects
2. Human Cytomegalovirus
3. Epidemiology
4. Routes of Infection
5. Pathogenesis and Immunity
6. CMV Infection and CMV Related Diseases
7. Clinical Features
8. Laboratory
9. Prevention and Control
2. Human Cytomegalovirus
3. Epidemiology
4. Routes of Infection
5. Pathogenesis and Immunity
6. CMV Infection and CMV Related Diseases
7. Clinical Features
8. Laboratory
9. Prevention and Control
Product details
Product details
- Edition: 1
- Latest edition
- Published: January 1, 2027
- Language: English
About the author
About the author
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Adriana Calderaro
Prof. Calderaro is Full Professor of Microbiology and Clinical Microbiology in the Department of Medicine and Surgery at the University of Parma. She is the Director of the Unit of Clinical Microbiology and the Director in charge of the Unit of Clinical Virology at the University Hospital of Parma. Her research focus includes bacteriology (microbacteria, spirochaetes), parasitology (plasmodia, Toxoplasma gondii, intestinal protozoa), virology (hepatitis, gastroenteric, respiratory viruses). Prof. Calderaro has authored 498 scientific publications in national and international journals, scientific books, and publications at national and international scientific congresses as invited speaker.
Affiliations and expertise
University Hospital of Parma, Italy