Emerging Challenges in Filovirus Infections

• Tác giả: Samuel Ikwaras Okware
• Ngôn ngữ: eng
• ISBN-13: 978-1789855500
• Ký hiệu phân loại: 614.588 RNA virus infections
• Thông tin xuất bản: London, UK : IntechOpen, 2020
• Mô tả vật lý: 1 electronic resource (104 p.)
• Bộ sưu tập: Tài liệu truy cập mở
• ID: 207972
• Chủ đề: 1. Infectious & contagious diseases

Tóm tắt

This book discusses the emerging challenges of the filovirus infections Ebola and Marburg virus disease. It reviews the complex ecology and role played by bats and other suspected intermediate hosts, including pigs. Also examined are the challenges for other modes of transmission and early diagnosis and detection. The immunology and pathogenesis of the infections and the impact on the host?s immune systems are discussed. The rare occurrence of Marburg virus infection in pregnancy and the long-term consequences of sexual transmission by survivors is further examined. These discussions have the potential to support future management of outbreaks and guide research for vaccines and medication for Ebola and Marburg disease.