BIO307: Microbiology

8.3: dsDNA Viruses

• 8.3.1: Poxviruses

  • University of Pittsburgh: Peter H. Russell's "Poxviridae (Veterinary Virology)"

    Study these slides. Note that poxviruses cause most diseases with the word "pox" in their names. The major exception is chickenpox, which is caused by herpesvirus, our next topic.
    

• 8.3.2: Herpesviruses, Adenoviruses, Papillomaviruses, and other Oncogenic Viruses

  • University of South Carolina School of Medicine: Richard C. Hunt's "Oncogenic Viruses"

    Read this chapter to learn about viruses that can cause cancer. Herpes viruses cause a variety of diseases, from genital herpes to mononucleosis to chickenpox. The human papillomavirus (HPV) has been associated with cervical cancer. A vaccination is now available for both females and males to prevent HPV infection. Take advantage of the PowerPoint lecture slides as you study.