Natural and Engineered Resistance to Plant Viruses.

Author/creator Buchmeier, Michael Editor
Format Electronic
Publication InfoAcademic Press [Imprint] San Diego : Elsevier Science & Technology Books
Description282 p. 09.000 x 06.000 in.
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Other author/creatorPeters, Clarence J. Editor
Other author/creatorMurphy, F. H. Contribution by
Other author/creatorShatkin, Aaron J. Contribution by
Other author/creatorMaramorosch, Karl Contribution by
Other author/creatorCarr, John Volume Editor
Other author/creatorLoebenstein, Gad Volume Editor
Summary Annotation <p>Viral hemorrhagic fevers (VHFs) are a group of illnesses that are caused by several distinct families of viruses. While some types of hemorrhagic fever viruses can cause relatively mild illnesses, many of these viruses cause severe life-threatening disease. Some examples include: Lassa fever, Marburg virus, Ebola virus, Bolivian haemorrhagic fever, Korean hemorrhagic fever, Crimean-Congo hemorrhagic fever and Dengue hemorrhagic fever.</p><p>No current treatment can cure viral hemorrhagic fevers, and immunizations exist for only two (yellow fever and Argentine hemorrhagic fever) of the many VHFs. Researchers are working to develop other vaccines, but in the meantime, the best approach is prevention.</p><p>This volume will provide a review of what is known to date on these virus families as well as highlighting recent advances and future needs.</p><br /><br />Key features:<br /><br />* Provides comprehensive overview of what is known to date, recent advances and future needs<br /><br />* Examines transmission and risk factors<br /><br />* Highlights what has been done to help in outbreak control<br /><br />* Discusses the need for vaccines and antivirals<br />
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ISBN9780123745255
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