Advances in Virus Research, Volume 61: The Flaviviruses: Detection, Diagnosis and Vaccine Development

by Thomas J. Chambers (Editor), Thomas P. Monath (Editor)

Over 50% of known flaviviruses have been associated with human disease. The Flavivirus genus constitutes some of the most serious human pathogens including Japanese encephalitis, dengue and yellow fever. Flaviviruses are known for their complex life cycles and epidemic spread, and are considered a globally-emergent viral threat. Detection, Diagnosis and Vaccine Development , the third volume of The Flaviviruses details the current status of technologies for detection and differentiation of these viruses, their use in surveillance and outbreak investigation, and also reviews the latest clinical research.

577 pages, Hardcover

First published December 19, 2003