Insight into Influenza Viruses of Animals and Humans / by Sanjay Kapoor, Kuldeep Dhama.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Kapoor, Sanjay (Professor of veterinary microbiology), author.

Dhama, Kuldeep, 1969- author.

Contributor:

SpringerLink (Online service)

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Medicine.

Microbiology.

Medical virology.

Emerging infectious diseases.

Epidemiology.

Zoology.

Physical Description:

1 online resource : illustration

Contained In:

Springer eBooks

Place of Publication:

Cham : Springer International Publishing : Imprint: Springer, 2014.

System Details:

Mode of access: World Wide Web.

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Summary:

This book provides salient information on all aspects of influenza/flu viruses affecting animals and humans. It specifically reviews the properties and replication of influenza viruses; their evolution and emergence; epidemiology; role of migratory birds in disease transmission; clinical signs in humans, animals, and poultry; pathogenesis and pathogenicity; public health importance and potential threats; diagnosis; prevention and control measures; and pandemic preparedness. Influenza/flu viruses evolve continuously and jump species causing epidemics as well as pandemics in both human and animals. During the past 150 years, various strains of influenza virus like the Spanish flu, Asian flu, Hong Kong flu, bird flu, and swine flu were responsible for high mortality in humans as well as birds. High mutation rates, antigenic shifts, drifts, reassortment phenomena, and the development of antiviral drug resistance all contribute to ineffective chemotherapy and vaccines against influenza viruses. Due to their devastating nature, high zoonotic implications, and high mortality in humans and poultry, they have a severe impact on the socioeconomic status of countries. Disease awareness, rapid and accurate diagnosis, surveillance, strict biosecurity, timely adoption of appropriate preventive and control measures, and pandemic preparedness are crucial to help in decreasing virus transmission, thus reducing clinical cases, deaths, and pandemic threats.

Contents:

Properties of Influenza Viruses

Replication Cycle of Influenza Viruses

Evolution of Influenza Viruses

Epidemiology of Influenza Viruses

Role of Migratory Birds in Spreading Influenza Viruses

Clinical Features of Influenza Viruses

Pathogenesis and Pathogenicity of Influenza Viruses

Public Health Importance and Pandemic Potentials/Threat of Influenza Viruses

Diagnosis of Influenza Viruses

Prevention and Control of Influenza Viruses

Conclusions and Future Perspectives.

Other Format:

Printed edition:

ISBN:

9783319055121

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