Human Virology in Latin America: From Biology to Control

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Juan Ernesto Ludert, Flor H. Pujol, Juan Arbiza
Springer, Jul 19, 2017 - Science - 474 pages

This book is a compilation of some of the most remarkable contributions made by scientists currently working in Latin America to the understanding of virus biology, the pathogenesis of virus-related diseases, virus epidemiology, vaccine trials and antivirals development. In addition to recognizing the many fine virologists working in Latin America, Human Virology in Latin America also discusses both the state-of-the-art research and the current challenges that are being faced in the region, in hopes of inspiring young scientists worldwide to become eminent virologists.

 

Contents

Viral Gastrointestinal Diseases
17
Mosquito Borne Viral Diseases
139
Hemorragic Skin and Respiratory Viral Diseases
193
Sexually and Blood Borne Transmitted Diseases
307
Prevention and Treatment
410
Index
461
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Juan E. Ludert, Department of Infectomics and Molecular Pathology, Centro de Investigacion y Estudios Avanzados del PIN (CINVESTAV), Mexico City, Mexico

Flor H. Pujol, Laboratory of Molecular Virology, Instituto Venezolano de Investigaciones Cientificas (IVICC), Caracas, Venezuela
Juan Arbiza, Faculty of Sciences, Universidad de la Republica, Uruguay