Molecular aspects of virology. Medical Virology. AIDS. Viruses and cancer. Laboratory techniques in virology. Preservation of viruses. Virus isolation and identification. Detection of viruses by electron microscopy. Sexually transmitted diseases. Concepts in vaccine development and production. Serology for the detection of viral antigens and antibodies. Specific IgM tests. ELISA test. Haemagglutination. Haemagglutination inhibition test. Complement fixation test. Immunoflurescent test. PAGE (polyacrylamide gel electrophoresis) and Western Blot.
