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This book is the second volume in the series Livestock Diseases and
Management, and reviews the importance and implications of animal
origin viral zoonoses. It also highlights the specific etiology and
epidemiology of these viral infections and discusses their various
biological and mechanical transmission mechanisms. Further, the
book reviews various measures for controlling viral zoonoses and
examines novel therapeutic and prophylactic strategies. Discussing
recent studies on the pathogenesis and host immune response to
these infections, it underscores the importance of using vaccines
against these viral diseases to reduce the risk of them being
transmitted to humans.Lastly, it describes in detail the challenges
posed by these viral infections and our readiness to face them.
This book is the second volume in the series Livestock Diseases and
Management, and reviews the importance and implications of animal
origin viral zoonoses. It also highlights the specific etiology and
epidemiology of these viral infections and discusses their various
biological and mechanical transmission mechanisms. Further, the
book reviews various measures for controlling viral zoonoses and
examines novel therapeutic and prophylactic strategies. Discussing
recent studies on the pathogenesis and host immune response to
these infections, it underscores the importance of using vaccines
against these viral diseases to reduce the risk of them being
transmitted to humans.Lastly, it describes in detail the challenges
posed by these viral infections and our readiness to face them.
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 reduce virus
transmission, thus reducing clinical cases, deaths and pandemic
threats.
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.
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