Revision of a Bestseller -the new edition reflects the drastic changes that have taken place in diagnostic virology to enable practicing infectious disease specialists, microbiologists, and virologists to stay current in the field

New Information - eight new chapters, with extensive information on new viral pathogens, the basis of molecular detection of viruses, the design and validation of molecular assays, and revised information on individual viruses help physicians improve patient outcomes

Expert Team of Contributors - 30 key opinion leaders affiliated with prestigious institutions, such as the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center, provide the authoritative guidance physicians want and can trust

Comprehensive - coverage of all human viral diseases, written from the perspective of the diagnostician gives the reader a complete overview of the field

Practical, Easy-to-Read Information at your Fingertips - organized into two key sections with numerous illustrations, tables, and algorithms to illustrate key points, make this a quick, easy read for the busy physician