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Pandemic Influenza (Paperback, 2nd edition)
John Watson; Edited by Jonathan Van Tam; Contributions by Richard Pebody; Edited by Chloe Sellwood; Contributions by John Oxford, …
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R1,485
Discovery Miles 14 850
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Pandemic influenza is a re-emerging pathogen with serious public
health consequences. The A(H1N1) pandemic in 2009/10 and the
continuing threat to humans from avian influenza A(H5N1) and other
novel influenza viruses have both underlined the importance of
preparedness at local, national and international levels. With a
strong emphasis on practicality, this book offers comprehensive
coverage of the science and operational application of influenza
epidemiology, virology and immunology, vaccinology, pharmaceutical
and public health measures, biomathematical modelling, policy
issues and ethics involved in preparing for and responding to
pandemic influenza. Each chapter raises key questions and answers
them in clear and concise sections, detailing relevant modelling
studies and further reading. Comprehensively updated to incorporate
major lessons from the 2009/10 pandemic, this second edition
includes new contributions on surveillance, International Health
Regulations, clinical management and local health service
responses, illustrated with vibrant international case studies.
Written in an easily accessible style by global experts, this is an
essential text for students of public health and those involved in
local, national and international pandemic preparedness and
response.
Viruses are some of the simplest infectious agents on the planet,
yet can cause severe and even life-threatening diseases in all
forms of life - including humans. Despite relying on host cells in
order to replicate, viruses can be capable of extremely rapid
reproduction and very effective transmission from one person to
another. Because of this, they have historically represented a
significant proportion of the disease burden affecting humans, in
addition to a number of new high profile diseases which have
emerged in the last century. However, on a more positive note, the
only two diseases to have ever been eradicated by mankind were both
viruses, giving hope that in the future more viruses can be
eliminated. Human Virology provides a vivid introduction to this
fascinating field, by incorporating both the molecular and clinical
aspects of the subject. The general principles and properties of
viruses are covered in the first part of the text, while part two
provides a survey of the different virus families and the human
diseases they cause. Finally, the book concludes with some of the
more practical aspects of the subject, such as immunization,
antiviral chemotherapy and laboratory techniques. Throughout the
text, case studies bring the subject to life by providing a unique
perspective from real practicing doctors. In addition new 'hot
topic' boxes have been incorporated into this edition, featuring
current important areas of research. Little prior knowledge is
assumed, making Human Virology the perfect text for those students
new to the subject. The Online Resource Centre to accompany Human
Virology features: For students: *multiple-choice questions for
self-directed learning *Web links to online animations and videos
For lecturers: *Figures from the book in electronic format, ready
to download
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Pandemic Influenza (Hardcover, 2nd edition)
John Watson; Edited by Jonathan Van Tam; Contributions by Richard Pebody; Edited by Chloe Sellwood; Contributions by John Oxford, …
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R3,181
Discovery Miles 31 810
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Ships in 12 - 17 working days
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Pandemic influenza is a re-emerging pathogen with serious public
health consequences. The A(H1N1) pandemic in 2009/10 and the
continuing threat to humans from avian influenza A(H5N1) and other
novel influenza viruses have both underlined the importance of
preparedness at local, national and international levels. With a
strong emphasis on practicality, this book offers comprehensive
coverage of the science and operational application of influenza
epidemiology, virology and immunology, vaccinology, pharmaceutical
and public health measures, biomathematical modelling, policy
issues and ethics involved in preparing for and responding to
pandemic influenza. Each chapter raises key questions and answers
them in clear and concise sections, detailing relevant modelling
studies and further reading. Comprehensively updated to incorporate
major lessons from the 2009/10 pandemic, this second edition
includes new contributions on surveillance, International Health
Regulations, clinical management and local health service
responses, illustrated with vibrant international case studies.
Written in an easily accessible style by global experts, this is an
essential text for students of public health and those involved in
local, national and international pandemic preparedness and
response.
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