Viral Diarrheas of Man and Animals
by Linda J. Saif, Kenneth Thiel
Category: Medical

This volume contains valuable contemporary information and illustrations on widespread and common enteric viral infections. Critically reviewed are enteric viruses which cause diarrhea in man and animals. Attention is given to rotaviruses, adenoviruses, coronaviruses, toroviruses, Norwalk agent, parvoviruses and other small round viruses. The book describes the morphologic, physiochemical and antigenic properties of the viruses. It reviews the means of detecting and cultivating these viruses. Also considered are pertinent data on the epidemiology of these infections and potential means of control. This publication presents invaluable information for researchers and students in human and veterinary medicine and virology.