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Coronaviruses with Special Emphasis on First Insights Concerning SARS (eBook, PDF)

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The outbreak of SARS (Severe acute respiratory syndrome), an atypical pneumonia, has received much attention and coverage by the media and has consequently had a high impact on the public. The infectivity and route of transmission of the disease appear unusual, and it turned out to be a highly relevant threat for medical staff. This monograph provides comprehensive information on the newest insights into the SARS epidemic and the responsible infectious agent. Background information on Coronaviridae (coronavirus/torovirus) and coronavirus/torovirus-associated infections in humans and animals is also given. The volume will be a valuable source of information for researchers and clinicians in virology, epidemiology and biomedicine.

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The outbreak of SARS (Severe acute respiratory syndrome), an atypical pneumonia, has received much attention and coverage by the media and has consequently had a high impact on the public. The infectivity and route of transmission of the disease appear unusual, and it turned out to be a highly relevant threat for medical staff.
This monograph provides comprehensive information on the newest insights into the SARS epidemic and the responsible infectious agent. Background information on Coronaviridae (coronavirus/torovirus) and coronavirus/torovirus-associated infections in humans and animals is also given.
The volume will be a valuable source of information for researchers and clinicians in virology, epidemiology and biomedicine.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Springer Basel
• Seitenzahl: 232
• Erscheinungstermin: 30. März 2006
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9783764373399
• Artikelnr.: 37397600

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"... all the most relevant findings on SARS are considered in the pages of this interesting volume which is a precious tool for veterinarians, virologists, clinicians who are interested in improving their knowledge on Coronaviruses and this novel and severe disease." (European Review for Medical and Pharmacological Sciences)