Buch, Englisch, 442 Seiten, Format (B × H): 160 mm x 241 mm, Gewicht: 857 g
Buch, Englisch, 442 Seiten, Format (B × H): 160 mm x 241 mm, Gewicht: 857 g
Reihe: Birkhäuser Advances in Infectious Diseases
ISBN: 978-3-7643-7556-0
Verlag: Springer
This monograph provides a comprehensive review of the poxvirus family with a particular emphasis on current developments. It includes the latest insights into poxviral molecular biology, diagnosis, therapy, vaccine development and the beneficial exploitation of these viruses in biomedical research. Each chapter is written by a leader in the field, and the book includes historical perspectives and summaries of recent advances in the field.
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Research
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Weitere Infos & Material
Genus Orthopoxvirus: Vaccinia virus.- Genus Orthopoxvirus: Variola virus.- Genus Orthopoxvirus: Monkeypox virus.- Genus Orthopoxvirus: Cowpox virus.- Genus Molluscipoxvirus.- Genus Yatapoxvirus.- Genus Parapoxvirus.- Genus Capripoxvirus.- Genus Leporipoxvirus.- Genus Suipoxvirus.- Genus Avipoxvirus.- Subfamily Entomopoxvirinae.- Immunomodulation by poxviruses.- Immunomodulation by inactivated Orf virus (ORFV) - therapeutic potential.- Recombinant poxvirus vaccines in biomedical research.- Orthopoxvirus vaccines and vaccination.- Poxvirus diagnostics.- Therapy of poxvirus infections.- Environmental resistance, disinfection, and sterilization of poxviruses.- Early disease management strategies in case of a smallpox outbreak.- Historic aspects and early smallpox management approaches in the New World.
