Download or read book A Dictionary of Virology written by Gerard Meurant and published by Elsevier. This book was released on 2001-08-22 with total page 432 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This third edition of A Dictionary of Virology offers an authoritative, concise, and up-to-date list of all viruses affecting vertebrate species, from humans to fish. It has been completely revised since the 1997 edition to include 25% more entries, including many completely new viruses. The entries have been restructured so that all viruses are listed and classified in accordance with the standards set by the 7th Report of the ICTV. The extensive cross-referencing and illustrative tables further enhance the utility of this reference.