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Virology
1. Introduction to Virology
2. Viral Structure and Morphology
3. Viral Classification and Taxonomy
4. Viral Replication Cycles
5. Viral Genetics and Evolution
6. Pathogenesis of Viral Infections
7. Host Defenses Against Viruses
8. Diagnosis of Viral Infections
9. Prevention and Control of Viral Diseases
10. Antiviral Therapy
11. Specialized Topics in Virology
3.
Viral Classification and Taxonomy
3.1.
The International Committee on Taxonomy of Viruses
3.1.1.
Principles of Virus Classification
3.1.2.
Hierarchical System
3.1.2.1.
Realm
3.1.2.2.
Kingdom
3.1.2.3.
Phylum
3.1.2.4.
Class
3.1.2.5.
Order
3.1.2.6.
Family
3.1.2.7.
Genus
3.1.2.8.
Species
3.1.3.
Naming Conventions
3.2.
The Baltimore Classification System
3.2.1.
Basis of Classification
3.2.2.
Group I: dsDNA Viruses
3.2.3.
Group II: ssDNA Viruses
3.2.4.
Group III: dsRNA Viruses
3.2.5.
Group IV: Positive-Sense ssRNA Viruses
3.2.6.
Group V: Negative-Sense ssRNA Viruses
3.2.7.
Group VI: ssRNA-RT Viruses
3.2.8.
Group VII: dsDNA-RT Viruses
3.3.
Informal Classification Methods
3.3.1.
By Host Organism
3.3.1.1.
Animal Viruses
3.3.1.2.
Plant Viruses
3.3.1.3.
Bacterial Viruses
3.3.1.4.
Archaeal Viruses
3.3.2.
By Disease Caused
3.3.2.1.
Hepatitis Viruses
3.3.2.2.
Respiratory Viruses
3.3.2.3.
Enteric Viruses
3.3.3.
By Transmission Route
3.3.3.1.
Vector-Borne Viruses
3.3.3.2.
Airborne Viruses
3.3.3.3.
Fecal-Oral Viruses
3.3.3.4.
Bloodborne Viruses
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