Rubella viruses

Banatvala, J. E. (Added Author). Peckham, C. A. (Catherine A.) (Added Author).

Summary: This latest volume provides a comprehensive review of the latest developments and research studies on the pathogenesis and molecular biology of human congenital infections. It reviews current diagnostic techniques and epidemiological data while describing the progress in research and understanding of continuing prevention of congenital infections and prognosis.

Record details

ISBN: 9781280747083
ISBN: 1280747080
ISBN: 9780444506344
ISBN: 0444506349
ISBN: 0080467865
ISBN: 9780080467863
Physical Description: 1 online resource (xii, 125 pages) : illustrations (some color), 1 color map, 1 portrait
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Publisher: Amsterdam ; London : Elsevier, 2007.

Content descriptions

General Note:	Title from title screen (viewed Apr 29, 2007).
Bibliography, etc. Note:	Includes bibliographical references and indexes.
Formatted Contents Note:	Cover -- Copyright page -- Contents -- Preface -- Historical Introduction -- Chapter 1. Molecular Virology of Rubella Virus -- Introduction -- Structure of the virion -- Genome organization -- Attachment and entry -- Intracellular site of RNA replication -- Transcription and translation -- Genome replication -- Interactions between rubella virus proteins and cellular proteins involved in cell cycle regulation -- Assembly of virions -- Molecular epidemiology of rubella -- General comments about the molecular virology of rubella virus -- References -- Chapter 2. Clinical Features: Post-Natally Acquired Rubella -- Introduction -- Clinical features -- Differential diagnosis -- Complications -- Congenitally acquired infection -- References -- Chapter 3. Laboratory Diagnosis of Rubella and Congenital Rubella -- Introduction -- Laboratory techniques -- Diagnosis of rubella -- Remaining diagnostic problems -- Conclusions and outlook -- Acknowledgements -- References -- Chapter 4. Rubella Vaccine -- Introduction -- Active immunization -- Dose and route of administration -- Combination of the vaccine -- Immune responses -- Protective effects and reinfection -- Adverse events -- Contraindications and precautions -- Use of rubella-containing vaccine globally -- Cost-effectiveness of rubella-containing vaccines in developing countries -- Summary -- References -- Chapter 5. Rubella Epidemiology: Surveillance to Monitor and Evaluate Congenital Rubella Prevention Strategies -- Congenital rubella infection -- Epidemiological features of the rubella virus -- Prevention of congenital rubella -- References -- Future Requirements -- List of Contributors -- Index -- Last Page.
Issuing Body Note:	Digitized and made available on the world wide web by Science Direct.