Foot and Mouth Disease: Current Perspectives

ISBN-13: 9780849329517 / Angielski / Twarda / 2004 / 600 str.

Francisco Sobrino; Esteban Domingo

Opis

The shock following the recent outbreak of foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) in the UK dispelled the notion that this disease was permanently under control and could be forgotten. FMD proved to be an endemic disease in many countries and continues to pose a major threat to animal health worldwide. The development of more effective and socially acceptable diagnosis and control measures is essential to effectively combat this devastating virus.
Foot and Mouth Disease: Current Perspectives benefits researchers by presenting the latest developments resulting from the upsurge in data concerning this disease. Interdisciplinary in its approach, this book offers the first coherent picture of emerging strategies for diagnosis and control. With contributions from respected FMD researchers worldwide, this volume provides comprehensive coverage of the entire spectrum of FMD issues.
Topics include genome organization, translation and replication of FMD virus RNA, proteinases, virus particles, clinical signs of FMD, and much more. This book delivers essential information for everyone with an interest in FMD, such as virologists, molecular biologists, biotechnologists, veterinarians, and pharmaceutical and biotech researchers.

Recenzje

"The relevance of this overview publication is apparent … . … [Chapters are] well-written … [and] effectively illustrated … . Additionally, the latest information gleamed from the increasing number of publications concerning this disease is offered … . … Virologists, molecular biologists, veterinarians, animal scientists, microbiologists, biotechnologists and prominently pharmaceutical and biotech researchers will find this updated review a significant insight into this increasingly concerning disease … . … A most timely publication that has global importance."
- Vet Human Toxicol, 46 (6), Dec. 2004

Spis treści

Stepping Stones in Foot-and-Mouth Research: A Personal ViewF. BrownGenome Organization, Translation and Replication of Foot-and-Mouth Disease Virus RNAGraham J. Belsham and Encarnacion Martinez-SalasFoot-and-Mouth Disease Virus ProteinasesMartin D. Ryan, Michelle L.L. Donnelly, Mike Flint, Vanessa M. Cowton, Garry Luke, Lorraine E. Hughes, Caroline Knox and Pablo de FelipeStructure of Foot-and-Mouth Disease Virus ParticlesCristina Ferrer-Orta and Ignacio FitaClinical Signs of Foot-and-Mouth DiseaseAlex DonaldsonPersistence of Foot-and-Mouth Disease VirusJ.S. SaltMolecular Aspects of Foot-and-Mouth Disease Virus Virulence and Host Range: Role of Host Cell Receptors and Viral FactorsBarry Baxt and Elizabeth RiederImmunology of Foot-and-Mouth DiseaseKenneth C. McCullough and Francisco SobrinoFunctional and Structural Aspects of the Interaction of Foot-and-Mouth Disease Virus with AntibodiesMauricio G. Mateu and Nuria VerdaguerQuasispecies Dynamics and Evolution of Foot-and-Mouth Disease VirusEsteban Domingo, Carmen M. Ruiz-Jarabo, Armando Arias, Juan Garcia-Arriaza and Cristina EscarmisModern Inactivated Foot-and-Mouth Disease (FMD) Vaccines: Historical Background and Key Elements in Production and UseS.J. BartelingFoot-and-Mouth Disease Virus Peptide VaccinesDavid J. RowlandsMathematical Models of the Epidemiology and Control of Foot-and-Mouth DiseaseMark E.J. WoolhouseNatural Habitats in which Foot-and-Mouth Disease Viruses are MaintainedWilna Vosloo and Gavin R. ThomsonDiagnosis and Control of Foot-and-Mouth DiseaseR.P. KitchingControl of Foot-and-Mouth Disease: Role of International OrganizationsJ. Blancou, Y. Leforban, J.E. PearsonOverview of Foot-and-Mouth Disease and its Impacts as a Re-Emergent Viral InfectionBrian W.J. Mahy

O autorze

Esteban Domingo, Francisco Sobrino