Livestock Diseases and Management
Malik, Yashpal Singh; Singh, Raj Kumar; Dhama, Kuldeep
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.
Details
Published by: Springer
Publication Date: 2021-09-25
Format: Paperback
ISBN-13: 9789811526534
DOI: 10.1007/978-981-15-2651-0
Dimensions: 235cm x155cm
Pages: 378