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The most feared attribute of the human pathogen "Vibrio
cholerae" is its ability to cause outbreaks that spread like
wildfire, completely overwhelming public health systems and causing
widespread suffering and death. This volume starts with a
description of the contrasting patterns of outbreaks caused by the
classical and El Tor biotypes of "V. cholerae." Subsequent chapters
examine cholera outbreaks in detail, including possible sources of
infection and molecular epidemiology on three different continents,
the emergence of new clones through the bactericidal selection
process of lytic cholera phages, the circulation and transmission
of clones of the pathogen during outbreaks and novel approaches to
modeling cholera outbreaks. A further contribution deals with the
application of the genomic sciences to trace the spread of cholera
epidemics and how this information can be used to control cholera
outbreaks. The book closes with an analysis of the potential use of
killed oral cholera vaccines to stop the spread of cholera
outbreaks.
The most feared attribute of the human pathogen Vibrio cholerae is
its ability to cause outbreaks that spread like wildfire,
completely overwhelming public health systems and causing
widespread suffering and death. This volume starts with a
description of the contrasting patterns of outbreaks caused by the
classical and El Tor biotypes of V. cholerae. Subsequent chapters
examine cholera outbreaks in detail, including possible sources of
infection and molecular epidemiology on three different continents,
the emergence of new clones through the bactericidal selection
process of lytic cholera phages, the circulation and transmission
of clones of the pathogen during outbreaks and novel approaches to
modeling cholera outbreaks. A further contribution deals with the
application of the genomic sciences to trace the spread of cholera
epidemics and how this information can be used to control cholera
outbreaks. The book closes with an analysis of the potential use of
killed oral cholera vaccines to stop the spread of cholera
outbreaks.
A blend of fundamental and applied research related to their use,
this volume looks at how probiotics can enhance human health. The
book covers all aspects of intestinal microflora and offers a
comprehensive review of the broad array of effects that can be
attributed to probiotic usage. While the focus remains on the
latest and most exciting findings in the field of gut health, this
book also opens a window to the possible role of probiotics beyond
the gut, such as in oral health care, allergic disorders and
women's health. The book also reviews pertinent legislation
regulating the use of probiotics across the globe with special
emphasis on Japan, a country that pioneered the establishment of a
regulatory framework for functional foods. Each chapter summarizes
a topic, reviews current research, and discusses future direction.
Most of the references that have been cited in the book chapters
are recent. The methods applied make use of modern methodologies
and good controls, and apply rational explanations for the
probiotic benefits.
A blend of fundamental and applied research related to their use,
this volume looks at how probiotics can enhance human health. The
book covers all aspects of intestinal microflora and offers a
comprehensive review of the broad array of effects that can be
attributed to probiotic usage. While the focus remains on the
latest and most exciting findings in the field of gut health, this
book also opens a window to the possible role of probiotics beyond
the gut, such as in oral health care, allergic disorders and
women's health. The book also reviews pertinent legislation
regulating the use of probiotics across the globe with special
emphasis on Japan, a country that pioneered the establishment of a
regulatory framework for functional foods. Each chapter summarizes
a topic, reviews current research, and discusses future direction.
Most of the references that have been cited in the book chapters
are recent. The methods applied make use of modern methodologies
and good controls, and apply rational explanations for the
probiotic benefits.
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