Novel and Re-emerging Respiratory Viral Diseases
(Sprache: Englisch)
The past decade has seen mounting global concern regarding viral outbreaks such as SARS, avian influenza and West Nile virus. In 2004 and 2005, reports of bird to human, and possible human to human, transmissions of the H5N1 influenza viruses raised fears...
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The past decade has seen mounting global concern regarding viral outbreaks such as SARS, avian influenza and West Nile virus. In 2004 and 2005, reports of bird to human, and possible human to human, transmissions of the H5N1 influenza viruses raised fears that these viruses could cause a pandemic on the scale of the Spanish flu pandemic of 1918.
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The past decade has seen mounting global concern regarding viral outbreaks such as SARS, avian influenza and West Nile virus. In 2004 and 2005, reports of bird-to-human, and possible human-to-human, transmissions of the H5N1 influenza viruses raised fears that these viruses could cause a pandemic on the scale of the Spanish flu pandemic of 1918. Previous to this, a novel coronavirus had been identified as the aetiological agent of the severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS), a new respiratory viral disease that emerged at the end of 2002 and caused profound disturbances in over 30 countries worldwide in 2003. It is not known whether the SARS coronavirus will re-emerge, especially since its origins and potential reservoir(s) are unresolved. However, these outbreaks have shown that these viruses can emerge in any part of the world at any time.This book critically evaluates the latest scientific evidence on novel or re-emerging viral diseases and brings together contributions from world experts on this topic, explaining best practice in their area, and discussing lessons learned and how best to collaborate to prevent and control future outbreaks.
Topics covered include:
* the latest advances in virology, particularly in the area of epidemiology
* diagnostics
* animal models for viral infection, and
* antiviral and vaccine development.
Novel and Re-emerging Respiratory Viral Diseases offers a comprehensive and interdisciplinary account of all aspects of the topic, from basic molecular biology to public health issues, and is therefore essential reading for virologists, infectious disease specialists, public health managers, researchers and epidemiologists, as well as those working in vaccine development, pharmaceutical medicine and drug discovery
In the past two decades, many 'novel' viral diseases have struck the world. The latest is avian influenza, which has triggered major epidemiological and surveillance studies worldwide, as well as research into the molecular and physiological characteristics of the virus responsible, H5N1. Previously, a novel coronavirus was identified as the aetiological agent oft he severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS), a new respiratory viral disease that emerged at the end of 2002 and caused profound disturbances in over 30 countries in 2003. Although this epidemic has been controlled by isolation, much about the virus remains unknown, particularly its origins and potential reservoir(s).
This book critically evaluates the scientific evidence on these viruses, including molecular biology, diagnostics, animal models of viral infection, plus the development of vaccines and anti-viral agents. Virologists from different countries summarize the latest advances in epidemiology, virus identification and public health measures for protection and prevention. Representatives from Canada, China, Hong Kong, Taiwan and Singapore, which had the most cases of infection and the most severe social and economic disturbances, provide critical reviews of problems and solutions encountered during the SARS epidemic. The book also evaluates what was learned from previous flu outbreaks. Representatives from South-East Asian countries review recent bird-to-human avian influenza virus transmissions in their countries and share their experiences in the implementation of effective disease surveillance and control strategies.
This book critically evaluates the scientific evidence on these viruses, including molecular biology, diagnostics, animal models of viral infection, plus the development of vaccines and anti-viral agents. Virologists from different countries summarize the latest advances in epidemiology, virus identification and public health measures for protection and prevention. Representatives from Canada, China, Hong Kong, Taiwan and Singapore, which had the most cases of infection and the most severe social and economic disturbances, provide critical reviews of problems and solutions encountered during the SARS epidemic. The book also evaluates what was learned from previous flu outbreaks. Representatives from South-East Asian countries review recent bird-to-human avian influenza virus transmissions in their countries and share their experiences in the implementation of effective disease surveillance and control strategies.
Inhaltsverzeichnis zu „Novel and Re-emerging Respiratory Viral Diseases “
Robert G. Webster Chair's introductionLarry J. Anderson and Suxiang Tong
Identification and characterization of novel viruses
Discussion
Edward C. Holmes
The evolution of viral emergence
Discussion
Derek J. Smith, Jan C. de Jong, Alan S. Lapedes, Terry C. Jones, Colin A. Russell, Theo M. Bestebroer, Guus F. Rimmelzwaan, Albert D. M. E. Osterhaus and Ron A. M. Fouchier
Antigenic cartography of human and swine influenza A (H3N2) viruses
Discussion
Gabriele Neumann and Yoshihiro Kawaoka
Influenza pandemics and control
Discussion
J. J. Skehel, S. Wharton, L. Calder and D. Stevens
On the activation of membrane fusion by influenza haemagglutinin
Discussion
Yee Sin Leo
Singapore SARS experience and preparation for future outbreak
Discussion
Yee-Joo Tan
SARS lessons for a young virology laboratory in Singapore
Discussion
Ih-Jen Su
How the SARS experience has helped preparations for future outbreaks: the Taiwan experience, with emphasis on the successful control of institutional outbreak of influenza in 2003/2004 using a stockpile of antivirals
Discussion
General discussion I
Yuelong Shu, Yu Lan, Leying Wen, Ye Zhang, Jie Dong, Xinsheng Zhao, Dayan Wang, Lihong Yao, Xiyan Li, Wei Wang, Xiuping Wang, Qi Wang, Shumin Duan, Jingjing Huang, Lei Yang, Hongjie Yu, Yuanji Guo, Weizhong Yang, Xiyan Xu, Nancy J. Cox, Xiaoping Dong, Yu Wang and Dexin Li Genetic and antigenic characterization of avian influenza A (H5N1) viruses isolated from humans in Mainland China
Discussion
J. S. M. Peiris and Y. Guan
Emerging infectious diseases and the animal-human interface
Discussion
Erich Hoffmann, Hui-Ling Yen, Rachelle Salomon, Neziha Yilmaz and Robert G. Webster Transmission and pathogenicity of H5N1 influenza viruses
Discussion
John M. Wood
Development of vaccine for a future influenza pandemic
Discussion
Final discussion
Index of contributors
Subject index
Bibliographische Angaben
- 2008, 1. Auflage, 300 Seiten, Maße: 15,9 x 23,7 cm, Gebunden, Englisch
- Herausgegeben: Novartis Foundation
- Verlag: Wiley & Sons
- ISBN-10: 0470065389
- ISBN-13: 9780470065389
- Erscheinungsdatum: 24.04.2008
Sprache:
Englisch
Pressezitat
"This is a valuable account of how new viral pathogens are discovered and analyzed. It also describes how a highly infectious outbreak can be contained. This information will be invaluable in future outbreaks. This book is highly recommended for individuals involved in diagnosing and containing infectious viral diseases." ( Doody s , January 2009)
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