Does anybody know a good review article that can serve as an introduction to virology, preferably focused on the medical and public health aspects rather than on the evolution, that is suitable for non-science university students without any scientific background?
Perhaps some extra details on what I'm looking for would help. Basically it should explain what viruses are and how they infect organisms/cells, give a sense of their variety (without going into the Baltimore classification though, which is already too complicated for that
audience), explain how organisms react to infection and how they cause diseases, talk about properties that are relevant from a medical and public health point of view (virulence, transmissibility, etc.), say a few things about how they mutate and their evolution. In 30-50 pages.
Several people mentioned Vincent Racaniello. I watched every lecture in his virology course at the beginning of the pandemic and I thought it was great, but it's way too long and a bit too complicated for the audience I have in mind, who just need a quick, superficial review.
However, if he did a one-hour long video or something in which he does that kind of review, that would probably be perfect even though it wouldn't be an article, because I think he is very clear and his lectures are fun to watch and the format isn't essential.
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