Novartis Foundation Symposium 290: novel and re-emerging respiratory viral diseases

Essential reading for all those concerned in public health and research regarding these viral diseases, Novartis Foundation Symposium 290, Novel and Re-emerging Respiratory Viral Diseases critically evaluates the latest scientific evidence on these viruses. Chapters cover molecular virology, diagnostics, animal models of viral infection, plus the development of vaccines and anti-viral agents. Virologists from different countries summarize the latest advances in epidemiology, virus identification and public health measures for protection and prevention. Members of WHO headquarters, as well as scientists from WHO collaborating laboratories, describe their experiences in controlling the SARS epidemic and how they are maintaining and expanding the collaborative network in preparation for any new outbreaks. Representatives from Canada, China, Hong Kong, Taiwan and Singapore, which had the most cases of infection and the most severe social and economic disturbances, provide critical reviews of problems and solutions encountered during the SARS epidemic.

• ISBN: 978-0-470-06538-9
• Editorial: John Wiley & Sons
• Encuadernacion: Cartoné
• Páginas: 176
• Fecha Publicación: 14/03/2008
• Nº Volúmenes: 1
• Idioma: Inglés