Arboviruses: Molecular Biology, Evolution and Control
Langue : Anglais
Auteur : VASILAKIS Nikos
Arthropod-borne viruses (arboviruses) are the causative agents of
significant morbidity and mortality among humans and domestic animals
globally. They are maintained in complex biological life cycles, involving
a primary vertebrate host and a primary arthropod vector. While all known
arboviruses are zoonotic pathogens, their emergence as human pathogens is
associated with dramatic increases of human population growth leading to
uncontrolled urbanization, changes in land and water use, changes in
agricultural practices, new irrigation systems and deforestation. This
book brings together a panel of expert arbovirologists to produce a timely
review of the rapidly expanding arbovirus research literature. In addition
authors identify the most pressing questions that remain to be answered,
thus providing a stimulus for future research. Topics include: taxonomy,
genome organization, virus-host and virus-vector interactions,
evolutionary history, role of vertical transmission in arbovirus
maintenance and evolution, epidemiology, arbovirus replication,
pathogenesis, arbovirus diagnostics and control, including vaccines, novel
anti-viral drugs, RNA interference and genetically modified vectors.
Essential reading for every arbovirologist and highly recommended for all
virologists and public health officials.
Date de parution : 05-2016
Ouvrage de 398 p.
Disponible chez l'éditeur (délai d'approvisionnement : 15 jours).
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