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| Emerging Zoonoses: A Worldwide Perspective |
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ISBN: 978-3319508887,
250 pages,
Hard Cover
ISBN-10: 3319508881 |
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| Copyright: |
2017 |
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| Edition: |
1st |
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| Author: |
Fong, I. W. |
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Infectious Disease |
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| Publisher: |
Springer |
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| Series Title: |
Emerging Infectious Diseases of the 21st Century |
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| List Price: |
$189.00 |
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At A Glance
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The book begins with a review of zoonotic pandemics of the past: the "Black Death" or bubonic plague of the Middle Ages, the Spanish Influenza pandemic (derived from avian influenza) of the early 20th century, to the more modern pandemic of AIDS/HIV infection, which originated in Africa from primates. However, the majority of chapters focus on more recent zoonoses, which have been recognized since the late 20th century to the present: SARS and MERS coronaviruses.. New avian influenza viruses. The tick-borne Henan fever virus from China. The tick-borne Heartland virus from the United States. Recently recognized bacterial pathogens, such as Streptococcus suis from pigs. In addition, reemergence of established zoonoses that have expanded their niche are reviewed, such as the spread of Zika virus and Chikungunya virus to the Western Hemisphere, and the emergence and spread of Ebola virus infection in Africa. A chapter is also devoted to an overview of the mechanisms and various types of animals involved in the transmission of diseases to humans, and the potential means of control and prevention. Many endemic and sporadic diseases are still transmitted by animals, through either direct or indirect contact, and zoonoses are estimated to account for about 75% of all new and emerging infectious diseases. It is predicted by public health experts that the next major pandemic of infectious disease will be of animal origin, making Emerging Zoonoses: A Worldwide Perspective a crucial resource to all health care specialists by providing them with much needed information on these zoonotic diseases.
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Reviewer:
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Jack Bernstein,
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(Wright State University Boonshoft School of Medicine)
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Reviewer:
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Jack Bernstein,
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(Wright State University Boonshoft School of Medicine)
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Description
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| Part of the series, Emerging Infectious Diseases of the 21st Century, this book discusses many of the most prominent and some less prominent zoonoses that have affected mankind. |
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Purpose
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| The rapid spread of many heretofore obscure illnesses via jets or the holds of ships has led to the introduction of agents of disease into immunologically naive populations. This is a critical problem leading to unexpected morbidity and mortality. This book brings us closer to being up to date in our knowledge of these agents. |
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Audience
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| Although this book could be read by lay persons, it is most suitable for microbiologists and practitioners of infectious diseases. Although it purports to be a crucial resource for "all health care practitioners," it is not really a book that a general practitioner would reference. The author is a well published infectious diseases clinician, but has not done research on or been involved in disease outbreaks of the majority of illnesses/infectious agents the book reviews. |
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Features
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| The book starts with a historical overview of three devastating pandemics: the plague, pandemic influenza (1918), and HIV/ AIDS. After a very brief discussion of vectors of disease transmission, the book then dedicates chapter-size reviews to many prominent pathogens/outbreaks. The book jumps around a bit, between vectors (tick borne) and agents (viruses, a major focus of the book), malaria, a single bacterium (S. suis), and parasitic zoonoses (which really deals with various and sundry worms of many sizes). It should be understood that no book on this subject can be comprehensive and up to date, as these issues evolve in real time. |
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Assessment
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| I enjoyed this book. My personal bias is that I travel internationally and have been at risk of infection by many of these pathogens. Understanding where they are causing outbreaks, how they are spread, and how one can protect oneself is quite useful. The references are recent. |
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