The Dictionary of Virology, Fourth Edition provides an authoritative and concise account of the origin, replication, and pathogenesis of every known virus of vertebrates, from fish to humans. It is completely revised and updated to take into account the new taxonomy and classification of viruses introduced in the 8th Report of the International Committee on Taxonomy of Viruses.<BR>This book will be a handy reference for those concerned with veterinary as well as human clinical medicine, as well as microbiologists in general. It will also be a useful companion to other reference texts, or as a spelling and fact checker for students, research scientists, science journalists or the curious reader wanting to learn about viruses in general.