Neuroinfectious Diseases

NOTE EDITORE

Neuroinfectious Diseases brings to light the latest information in a field that is rapidly expanding as a result of the re-emergence of unvaccinated populations. Newly emerging infections may rapidly grow to epidemic proportions and spread over large geographical areas. Infectious diseases of the nervous system, for example, can be caused by a diverse range of infectious agents as well as post-infectious neurological syndromes. In this book, renowned experts review the most recent advances to provide a timely and up-to-date overview of the field. Covers emerging diseases like Ebola, Chikungunya, West Nile and Zika Examines the role of the systemic immune system and neuroimmune interaction Discusses animal models, in vitro drug discovery, and human studies Addresses the dearth of clinical trials and how research can proceed Looks ahead to future potential epidemics like tick-borne illnesses

SOMMARIO

1. An introduction to neuroinfectious diseases2. Bacterial infections of the nervous system3. Fungal infections of the nervous system4. Prion and prion-like disorders.5. Protozoal infections of the nervous system6. Historic viral infections of the nervous system7. Emerging viral infections of the nervous system8. Slow virus infections of the nervous system9. Post infectious diseases10. Neuroimmune interactions

AUTORE

With degrees in both Neuroscience and Immunology and over 18 years' experience actively researching the neuro- and immuno-pathology of transmissible spongiform encephalopathies. I have experience in working with disease outbreak conditions (UK Foot and Mouth Disease Virus 2001), as well as working with zoonotic, Hazard Group 2 and 3 infectious agents of the nervous system, previously within the UK Institute for Animal Health Neuropathogenesis Unit (Edinburgh) and now at The Roslin Institute and Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies, The University of Edinburgh.

ALTRE INFORMAZIONI

• Condizione: Nuovo
• ISBN: 9780128191118
• Dimensioni: 229 x 152 mm
• Formato: Brossura
• Illustration Notes: Approx. 125 illustrations
• Pagine Arabe: 275