Viral Gastroenteritis
Viral Gastroenteritis Angela J. Peck Joseph S. Bresee Viral gastroenteritis is a major cause of pediatric morbidity worldwide, and in developing countries, it is a leading cause of mortality. The…
Retroviruses
Retroviruses Mark W. Kline Ralph D. Feigin The known human retroviruses include human T-cell lymphotropic virus (HTLV) types I and II and human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) types 1 (formerly HTLV-III)…
Polyomaviruses
Polyomaviruses John A. Vanchiere Gail J. Demmler Polyomaviruses are small DNA viruses that infect most humans, persist for life, and rarely cause disease. In patients who are severely immunosuppressed, however,…
Measles (Rubeola)
Measles (Rubeola) Andreea C. Cazacu Gail J. Demmler Infection with measles virus produces an illness characterized by a prodrome of fever, coryza, cough, conjunctivitis, an enanthem (Koplik spots), and development…
Rubella (German Measles)
Rubella (German Measles) Andreea C. Cazacu Gail J. Demmler Rubella is an acute infectious disease characterized by low-grade fever, erythematous maculopapular rash, and adenopathy. Rubella infection in early pregnancy may…
Acquired Cytomegaloviral Infections
Acquired Cytomegaloviral Infections Stuart P. Adler Of all the viruses that infect humans, cytomegalovirus (CMV), a member of the herpes family of viruses, has the largest size genome, with approximately…
Varicella-Zoster Virus Infections
Varicella-Zoster Virus Infections Charles F. Grose Chickenpox is the common childhood exanthem caused by the human herpesvirus varicella-zoster virus (VZV). Before varicella vaccine was recommended for all susceptible children in…
Human Herpesvirus Types 7 and 8
Human Herpesvirus Types 7 and 8 Charles F. Grose HUMAN HERPESVIRUS TYPE 7 In 1990, the discovery of a new herpesvirus was reported. Human herpesvirus (HHV) type 7 was isolated…
