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This book is directed toward the molecular composition, pathogenesis, diagnosis, treatment and control of congenital and other related diseases of the newborn that are caused by a variety of viruses. These viruses comprise several families that include Herpesviridae (HSV-1, HSV-2, HSV-6, HSV-7, CMV and varcilla-zoster); Parvoviridae (parvovirus B19); Lentiviridae (HIV); Hepadnaviridae (HBV); Flaviviridae (HCV); and Togaviridae (RV).
Leading researchers in childhood diseases and virology from Brazil, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Spain, and the United States of America report on the up-to-date advances in the molecular virology, immunology, biochemistry, pathology, diagnosis, prevalence and treatment of selected congenital and other related diseases of the newborn.
* Contains recommendations for diagnosis, risk assessment, prophylaxis and treatment of viral and parasitic infections of most organisms involved in congenital diseases
* An impressive list of internationally known scientists in the field of congenital diseases and related subjects
| List of Contributors | p. ix |
| Preface | p. xiii |
| Diagnosis of Maternal and Congenital Cytomegalovirus Infection | p. 1 |
| Herpes Simplex Virus Infections of the Newborn | p. 21 |
| Epidemiology of Herpes Viruses 6 and 7 in Children | p. 37 |
| Varicella-Zoster Virus Infections during Pregnancy | p. 51 |
| Human Immunodeficiency Viruses: Molecular Virology, Pathogenesis, Diagnosis and Treatment | p. 75 |
| Mother-to-Child Transmission of Human Immunodeficiency Virus Type 1 | p. 89 |
| Hepatitis B Virus and Hepatitis C Virus: Molecular Biology and Diagnosis | p. 109 |
| Perinatal Hepatitis B Virus Infection in Japan | p. 141 |
| Hepatitis C Virus in Pregnancy and Mother-to-Infant Transmission of HCV | p. 153 |
| Human Parvovirus B19: Molecular Virology, Clinical Features, Prevalence, Diagnosis and Control | p. 173 |
| Rubella Virus: Molecular Composition, Pathogenesis, Diagnosis and Control | p. 211 |
| Congenital Chagas Disease | p. 223 |
| Color Section | p. 259 |
| Index | p. 267 |
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ISBN: 9780444520739
ISBN-10: 0444520732
Series: Perspectives in Medical Virology
Audience:
Professional
Format:
Hardcover
Language:
English
Number Of Pages: 286
Published: 4th October 2006
Publisher: Elsevier Science & Technology
Dimensions (cm): 24.0 x 16.5
x 1.7
Weight (kg): 0.662
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