Mahy, B. W. J.

Desk encyclopedia of animal and bacterial virology / editors-in-chief, Brian W.J. Mahy and Marc H.V. Van Regenmortel. - Oxford ; San Diego, CA : Academic Press, 2010. - xvii, 617 pages : illustrations (some color), chiefly color maps ; 29 cm

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Animal viruses of agricultural importance -- Other animal viruses -- Avian viruses -- Virues [i.e., viruses] of aquatic species -- Viruses which infect bacteria.

"This comprehensive volume contains 79 chapters which provide an overview of virology issues related to animal and bacteria. The chapters have been organized to provide a helpful resource for virologists working in academia, government, and industry who are studying the foundations and various applications and implications of the science. The first section describes general features of farm and other animal viruses of agricultural importance. The following three sections detail other animal viruses, avian viruses, and viruses affecting aquatic species such as fish and crustaceans. The final section, which deals with viruses infecting bacteria, highlights the relationship of virology studies in animals and bacteria."--BOOK JACKET.

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