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Avian influenza and SARS : epidemiology, global patterns and clinical management /

Avian influenza (AI) is caused by Influenza A viruses, and are single stranded, segmented RNA viruses of the family Orthomyxoviridae. Influenza A viruses continue to pose a major threat to the poultry industry and to the public. Wild aquatic birds are considered the primary hosts of influenza A, in...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Clasificación:Libro Electrónico
Otros Autores: Benson, Hailey (Editor )
Formato: Electrónico eBook
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: New York : Nova Biomedical, [2015]
Colección:Virology research progress series.
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Acceso en línea:Texto completo
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  • AVIAN INFLUENZA AND SARS: EPIDEMIOLOGY, GLOBAL PATTERNS AND CLINICAL MANAGEMENT
  • AVIAN INFLUENZA AND SARS: EPIDEMIOLOGY, GLOBAL PATTERNS AND CLINICAL MANAGEMENT
  • Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data
  • Contents
  • Preface
  • Chapter 1: Strategies for Preventing and Controlling Avian Influenza Outbreaks in Poultry
  • Abstract
  • Introduction
  • Intervention Strategies
  • Epidemiology
  • Surveillance
  • AIV Detection Methods
  • Vaccination
  • Genetic Resistance
  • Education
  • Biosecurity
  • Disease Diagnoses
  • Disease Reporting
  • DepopulationCleaning and Disinfection
  • Repopulation
  • Conclusion
  • References
  • Chapter 2: Genetic Evolution of Avian Influenza Virus of Subtype H9N2 in Dubai
  • Abstract
  • Introduction
  • Phylogenetic and Homology Analysis of the Dubai H9N2
  • Conclusion
  • References
  • Chapter 3: Chinese Herbal Medicine: An Ancient Weapon on Emerging SARS
  • Abstract
  • Introduction
  • Clinical Reports of SARS Cured by Chinese Herbal Medicine
  • Alterations of Immune Systems
  • Herbal Inhibitions on SARS-Cov
  • Conclusion and Perspectives
  • References
  • Chapter 4: Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome: Lessons in Planning for Pandemic DiseasesAbstract
  • Abbreviations
  • Introduction
  • Microbiology
  • Molecolur Pathogenesis and Its Clinical Impacts
  • Epidemiology
  • Transimission
  • Clinical Features
  • Diagnostic Criteria
  • Laboratory Diagnosis
  • Treatment
  • Prognosis of SARS-COVs Patients
  • Prevention
  • Planning for Future SARS Pandemics
  • References
  • Index