Viruses: Where They Come From, How They Are Transmitted to Humans, and What Can Protect Against Them

Any person has surely been affected by viruses at least once. This can manifest as a mild cold or a debilitating flu, or it can cause an acute attack of hemorrhagic fevers like Ebola or Zika, severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS), avian influenza, or AIDS—as in the 1980s of the 20th century. The author of the book, a virologist-scientist, decided to present you with the most important pathogenic viruses. You can choose to study a chapter about a specific pathogen that interests you, or read everything in order.