Lassa Fever: Epidemiology, Immunology, Diagnostics, and Therapeutics

Häftad, Engelska, 2024

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Beskrivning

This volume provides a comprehensive and up-to-date overview of the various aspects of Lassa virus (LASV), the causative agent of Lassa fever, a frequently fatal zoonotic disease endemic to West Africa.

Produktinformation

Utgivningsdatum:2024-07-18
Mått:155 x 235 x 12 mm
Vikt:318 g
Format:Häftad
Språk:Engelska
Serie:Current Topics in Microbiology and Immunology
Antal sidor:192
Förlag:Springer International Publishing AG
ISBN:9783031358098

Utforska kategorier

Patologi inom Medicin
Klinisk medicin och internmedicin inom Medicin
Biologi inom Naturvetenskap och teknik

Mer om författaren

Dr. Robert F. Garry is the manager of a partnership of scientists striving to deepen understanding of emerging pathogens such as Lassa virus. His efforts have led to the production of Lassa fever diagnostics and development of improved research and clinical infrastructure in West Africa. Here, he draws on those experiences to summarize essential knowledge about Lassa virus and to foreshadow important advances that are coming to control and treat of this important human pathogen.

Innehållsförteckning

50 years of Lassa fever research.- Lassa Virus Genetics.- Ecology of Lassa virus.- Epidemiology of Lassa Fever.- Lassa virus countermeasures.- Lassa virus structural biology and replication.- Lassa Fever Natural History and Clinical Management.