New Treatment Strategies for Dengue and Other Flaviviral Diseases Hardcover - 2006 - 1st Edition
by Gregory R. Bock (Editor); Jamie A. Goode (Editor)
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Dengue virus is a member of the Flaviviridae family, which includes viruses associated with human diseases such as yellow fever, Japanese encephalitis and hepatitis C. Dengue fever is transmitted by mosquitoes, principally Aedes aegypti. There are four serotypes of dengue virus, of which DENV-2 has been the most prevalent in many recent epidemics. Following primary infection, lifelong immunity develops, preventing repeated assault by the same serotype. However, the non-neutralizing antibodies from a previous infection or maternally acquired antibodies are thought to form complexes with a different serotype during a subsequent infection and cause dengue haemorrhagic fever/dengue shock syndrome, which can be fatal. There is no treatment or vaccine available today that can combat this emerging and uncontrolled disease.
This book features contributions from the world's leading researchers working on dengue and related flaviviruses who examine the current state of the art in the molecular biology of the dengue virus. Particular emphasis is placed on the structure and function of the virus and the targeting of virus proteins by potential antiviral agents. The pathogenesis of dengue and dengue haemorrhagic fever are discussed in detail, especially the target cells and the specific receptors on these cells, thereby developing a clear overview of host and viral factors that contribute to dengue haemorrhagic fever. Finally, the book reviews the therapeutic options, paying particular attention to ways in which vector, host and environment can play a critical role in the spread of this disease.
With dengue fever and other emerging viral diseases becoming increasingly prevalent around the world, this book will provide valuable insight into the virus that causes this disease and potential ways to manage it. It will be important reading for all those working in tropical diseases, public health and virology.
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- Title New Treatment Strategies for Dengue and Other Flaviviral Diseases
- Author Gregory R. Bock (Editor); Jamie A. Goode (Editor)
- Binding Hardcover
- Edition number 1st
- Edition 1
- Pages 276
- Volumes 1
- Language ENG
- Publisher Wiley, Chichester, UK
- Date October 23, 2006
- Illustrated Yes
- Features Illustrated, Index, Table of Contents
- ISBN 9780470016435 / 0470016434
- Weight 1.25 lbs (0.57 kg)
- Dimensions 9.2 x 6.36 x 0.71 in (23.37 x 16.15 x 1.80 cm)
- Library of Congress subjects Dengue, Flaviviral diseases
- Library of Congress Catalog Number 2007360585
- Dewey Decimal Code 616.918
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- Scitech Book News, 03/01/2007, Page 86
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