Alphaviruses

AlphavirusesSuresh Mahalingam, Lara Herrero and Belinda Herring present a new book on Alphaviruses: Current Biology This timely book provides a comprehensive overview of the latest developments in alphavirus research. Written by a team of prominent scientists the main focus is on the pathogenesis and host interactions. Topics covered include: genome structure and replication; viral evolution; laboratory diagnosis and detection; interaction with the interferon system; antiviral responses in mosquitoes; animal models of alphavirus-induced inflammatory disease; clinical manifestations of arthritogenic alphaviruses; encephalitic alphaviruses; the application of alphavirus vectors for gene therapy; and chikungunya virus pathogenesis and the development of control strategies. As the first to focus exclusively on alphaviruses, this book serves as an invaluable resource for researchers and clinicians working with alphaviruses and related viruses. Essential reading. read more ...Alphaviruses: Current BiologyEdited by: Suresh Mahalingam, Lara Herrero and Belinda HerringCaister Academic PressHardback: ISBN 978-1-910190-15-9 £159, $319. Ebook: ISBN 978-1-910190-16-6 £159, $319As the first to focus exclusively on alphaviruses, this book serves as an invaluable resource for researchers and clinicians working with alphaviruses and related viruses. Essential reading. read more ...Full information at Alphaviruses.
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