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The original work was published in 1985 as Virology ; the name was expanded with the third edition to acknowledge the original editor, Bernie Fields, now deceased. This reference comprises two hefty volumes 90 contributions addressing both the molecular aspects of viral replication and the medical features of viral infections. Coverage of the general aspects of virology has been enhanced in this edition with new chapters on principles of virology, virus entry and uncoating, replication strategies of RNA viruses and DNA viruses, virus assembly, and virus vectors. The second part, which covers specific virus families and specific viruses of medical importance has new chapters on the arteriviruses, the Bornaviridae, and Kaposi's sarcoma-associated herpes virus, as well as expansion of the retrovirus section. Contributors are affiliated with institutions all over the US; the chief editors are with Harvard Medical School. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
