Introduction to Mononegavirales

The Mononegavirales is an order of viruses affecting large, small, and marine animals and is responsible for diseases including Rinderpest, Rabies, and Ebola.

Scope of the Book

This book discusses the epidemiology and control of Mononegaviruses that pose a significant threat to animals in terms of severity and epidemiological risk. The book also addresses viruses with zoonotic potential, and many that can be used as models in the study of infectious disease.

Content and Contributors

With its comprehensive coverage, each chapter is dedicated to a different disease and has been authored by renowned scientists who have made seminal contributions to the field.

Organization and Coverage

This prestige reference work is arranged over two volumes: volume 1 pathobiology and molecular diagnosis, and volume 2 molecular epidemiology and control. This broad-ranging text covers mononegaviral diseases of livestock, horses, dogs, and cats as well as rodents, primates, fish, and marine mammals.

Target Audience

It will be a valuable reference source for virologists, field veterinarians, infection and molecular biologists, as well as immunologists and animal scientists.