Fundamentals of Virology: Today’s Persistence and Response (Original PDF from Publisher)

Fundamentals of Virology: Today’s Persistence and Response (Original PDF from Publisher)

By Hao Nguyen

A concise and expertly written introduction to virology, this book provides a comprehensive overview of a rapidly expanding and increasingly important field. Fundamentals of Virology describes multiple viral species from each major family and compares their strategies for survival. It begins with a thorough introductory chapter that covers the essential basics of virology, ensuring readers have the foundation needed to understand later topics.

Subsequent chapters are organized by major virus families according to the Baltimore Classification system, which groups viruses into seven categories. Each description highlights key identifying features, including genome type, capsid structure, presence or absence of an envelope, mode of transmission, and viral tropism. The book also explores structure–function relationships, mechanisms of disease, viral adaptation, and factors that contribute to long-term survival.

Fundamentals of Virology also addresses contemporary issues such as vaccine strategies and the roles of clinical, governmental, and individual responses during epidemics and pandemics.