Control of Viral Diseases in Humans

[K. Shannon]

For a general opinion, it seems that we have discovered that one single drug 
won't due the job (in the case of highly mutable viruses).  But a battery of two or 
more drugs at the same time for treatment.  This combination of drugs prevents 
the particular virus from changing epitopes (flags for our immune system to 
identify the foreign particle).  I am sure that there are many more specific 
advances (such as development of the shell vial technique for culturization).  
I too would like to hear some specific info. on viral mechanisms.  I am interested 
in high level viral pathogens (hanta, ebola, marburg, etc...)
Spectron wrote:
> 
> Can anyone offer me any information regarding the advances made during
> the 20th century in our knowledge of the mechanisms and control of
> Viral diseases of humans.
> 
> Info on the history of medical virology this century, or any relevant
> references would be gratefully received.
> 
> Please email me with any info.
> 
> Thanks in advance.

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Kevin Shannon,
kmshannon at uoknor.edu
shannon.kevin at oklahoma.va.gov
VAMC Microbiology Lab,
Oklahoma City, OK

"in situ  de viri vivescere "
"Viruses survive in nature."
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