Bunyaviridae: Molecular and Cellular Biology

Fuelled by the application of omics and reverse genetics technologies impressive progress has been achieved in the field of molecular and cellular biology of Bunyaviridae in recent years. In this book a panel of international experts review the most important findings providing a timely and coherent overview of the field. All five genera - i.e. Orthobunyavirus Hantavirus Nairovirus Plebovirus and Tospovirus - are covered in separate chapters. Genetics and the evolution of hantaviruses are given a special treatment. Additionally current advances in diagnostics are reviewed in detail. The book closes with an excellent overview of the remaining challenges and future prospects in this fascinating field. It will be essential reading for everyone working on bunyaviruses and related viruses and is a recommended text for all virology libraries.