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Insight into Influenza Viruses of Animals and Humans

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Authors:
  1. Sanjay Kapoor

    1. Department of Veterinary Microbiology, LLR University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Hisar, India

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  2. Kuldeep Dhama

    1. Division of Pathology, Indian Veterinary Research Institute, Izatnagar, India

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  • Comprehensive overview of properties, replication, evolution, emergence and epidemiology of the influenzas viruses, especially those having zoonotic potential
  • Extensive description of the diseases, their diagnosis, prevention and control strategies of various influenza viruses
  • An all encompassing book on influenza viruses covering a wide spectrum of areas enriched with latest information for researchers as well as for professionals and veterinarians
  • Includes supplementary material: sn.pub/extras

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Table of contents (12 chapters)

  1. Front Matter

    Pages i-xiii
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  2. Introduction

    • Sanjay Kapoor, Kuldeep Dhama
    Pages 1-6

  3. Properties of Influenza Viruses

    • Sanjay Kapoor, Kuldeep Dhama
    Pages 7-13

  4. Replication Cycle of Influenza Viruses

    • Sanjay Kapoor, Kuldeep Dhama
    Pages 15-30

  5. Evolution of Influenza Viruses

    • Sanjay Kapoor, Kuldeep Dhama
    Pages 31-64

  6. Epidemiology of Influenza Viruses

    • Sanjay Kapoor, Kuldeep Dhama
    Pages 65-86

  7. Role of Migratory Birds in Spreading Influenza Viruses

    • Sanjay Kapoor, Kuldeep Dhama
    Pages 87-101

  8. Clinical Features of Influenza Viruses

    • Sanjay Kapoor, Kuldeep Dhama
    Pages 103-114

  9. Pathogenesis and Pathogenicity of Influenza Viruses

    • Sanjay Kapoor, Kuldeep Dhama
    Pages 115-131

  10. Public Health Importance and Pandemic Potentials/Threats of Influenza Viruses

    • Sanjay Kapoor, Kuldeep Dhama
    Pages 133-150

  11. Diagnosis of Influenza Viruses

    • Sanjay Kapoor, Kuldeep Dhama
    Pages 151-162

  12. Prevention and Control of Influenza Viruses

    • Sanjay Kapoor, Kuldeep Dhama
    Pages 163-216

  13. Conclusions and Future Perspectives

    • Sanjay Kapoor, Kuldeep Dhama
    Pages 217-222
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About this book

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.

Authors and Affiliations

  • Department of Veterinary Microbiology, LLR University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Hisar, India

    Sanjay Kapoor

  • Division of Pathology, Indian Veterinary Research Institute, Izatnagar, India

    Kuldeep Dhama

Bibliographic Information

  • Book Title: Insight into Influenza Viruses of Animals and Humans

  • Authors: Sanjay Kapoor, Kuldeep Dhama

  • DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-05512-1

  • Publisher: Springer Cham

  • eBook Packages: Biomedical and Life Sciences, Biomedical and Life Sciences (R0)

  • Copyright Information: Springer International Publishing Switzerland 2014

  • Hardcover ISBN: 978-3-319-05511-4Published: 11 April 2014

  • Softcover ISBN: 978-3-319-35761-4Published: 03 September 2016

  • eBook ISBN: 978-3-319-05512-1Published: 31 March 2014

  • Edition Number: 1

  • Number of Pages: XIII, 222

  • Number of Illustrations: 23 illustrations in colour

  • Topics: Medical Microbiology, Virology, Infectious Diseases, Epidemiology, Microbiology, Zoology

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