The Flaviviruses: Detection, Diagnosis and Vaccine Development

Over 50 per cent of known flaviviruses have been associated with human disease. Flaviviruses are known for their complex life cycles and epidemic spread. This third volume of "The Flaviviruses" details the status of technologies for detection and differentiation of these viruses, and their use in surveillance and outbreak investigation.

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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.