Avian Virology: Current Research and Future Trends

Paperback: ISBN 978-1-912530-10-6 EAN 9781912530106 This comprehensive book provides a timely update on all of the most important avian viruses, ranging from avian influenza virus, and infectious bronchitis virus to Marek's disease virus, and avian paramyxoviruses. The chapters are written by internationally recognized experts from all over the world who have made seminal contributions to their respective field of avian virus research. Each chapter covers the current knowledge on the history, genome organization, viral proteins, genetics, epizootiology, pathogenesis, immunity, diagnosis, prevention and control, and future challenges of these viruses. The book closes with a fascinating chapter that reviews the recent advances on avian immune responses to virus infection. This book is an invaluable reference source of timely information for students, virologists, immunologists, veterinarians, and scientists working on avian diseases.