Viral Hemorrhagic Fevers by Sunit K. Singh, Daniel Ruzek - 9781439884294

CRC Press

Viral Hemorrhagic FeversAuthor(s): Sunit K. Singh, Daniel Ruzek\nFormat: Hardback\nPublisher: Taylor & Francis Inc, United States\nImprint: CRC Press Inc\nISBN-13: 9781439884294, 978-1439884294\nSynopsis\nViral hemorrhagic fevers have captured the imagination of the public and made their way into popular books and movies by virtue of their extreme virulence and mysterious origins. Since 2001, concerns have grown about the potential use of many hemorrhagic fever viruses as biological weapons. This has led to a resurgence in research to develop improved diagnostics, vaccines, and therapeuticsboth for biodefense purposes and to treat naturally exposed persons. Written by international experts, Viral Hemorrhagic Fevers represents a major contribution to the virological literature and updates the state of knowledge of these dangerous illnesses.\n\nTopics include:\n\nA historical perspective and information on pathogenesis and immune responses\n\nAnimal models, which are critical to th.