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Arthropod-borne viruses (arboviruses) are the causative agents of significant morbidity and mortality among humans and domestic animals globally. They are maintained in complex biological life cycles, involving a primary vertebrate host and a primary arthropod vector. While all known arboviruses are zoonotic pathogens, their emergence as human pathogens is associated with dramatic increases of human population growth leading to uncontrolled urbanization, changes in land and water use, changes in agricultural practices, new irrigation systems and deforestation. This book brings together a panel of expert arbovirologists to produce a timely review of the rapidly expanding arbovirus research literature. In addition authors identify the most pressing questions that remain to be answered, thus providing a stimulus for future research. Topics include: taxonomy, genome organization, virus-host and virus-vector interactions, evolutionary history, role of vertical transmission in arbovirus maintenance and evolution, epidemiology, arbovirus replication, pathogenesis, arbovirus diagnostics and control, including vaccines, novel anti-viral drugs, RNA interference and genetically modified vectors. Essential reading for every arbovirologist and highly recommended for all virologists and public health officials.

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provides a thorough and compelling review on the current status of arbovirology ... Overall, Arboviruses: Molecular Biology, Evolution and Control is an outstanding book. An impressive team of contributors was involved in its conception, and each contributor provides an excellent review of their particular research niche. This is arguably the first comprehensive book devoted specifically to arboviruses to be published in the last few decades. The book is highly recommended for every arbovirologist whether it be a first-year graduate student or an established researcher. from Am. J. Trop. Med. Hyg. authored by prominent and well-known scientists in the arbovirus field. The author list is commendable and is a key selling point of this book ... The chapters are extremely detailed and well-written ... There is an effective use of figures and tables throughout each chapter, all of which are of a high standard ... extremely timely ... the way in which the book as a whole has been brought together is commendable, with a logical order of chapters, and a wide-range of subject matter ... the book should be considered a must-have book for both experienced researchers and students interested in studying arbovirology as well as scientists and policymakers wishing to increase their understanding and knowledge of emerging arboviruses. from Vaccine Leaders in the field, such as Marco Vignuzzi, Richard Kuhn and Goro Kuno, present chapters on basic and applied aspects of arbovirus biology on topics ranging from taxonomy, pathogenesis, vaccines and antivirals to the ability to generate genetically modified mosquitos ... this book would suit any audience. from Microbiology Today

"""provides a thorough and compelling review on the current status of arbovirology ... Overall, Arboviruses: Molecular Biology, Evolution and Control is an outstanding book. An impressive team of contributors was involved in its conception, and each contributor provides an excellent review of their particular research niche. This is arguably the first comprehensive book devoted specifically to arboviruses to be published in the last few decades. The book is highly recommended for every arbovirologist whether it be a first-year graduate student or an established researcher."" from Am. J. Trop. Med. Hyg. ""authored by prominent and well-known scientists in the arbovirus field. The author list is commendable and is a key selling point of this book ... The chapters are extremely detailed and well-written ... There is an effective use of figures and tables throughout each chapter, all of which are of a high standard ... extremely timely ... the way in which the book as a whole has been brought together is commendable, with a logical order of chapters, and a wide-range of subject matter ... the book should be considered a must-have book for both experienced researchers and students interested in studying arbovirology as well as scientists and policymakers wishing to increase their understanding and knowledge of emerging arboviruses."" from Vaccine ""Leaders in the field, such as Marco Vignuzzi, Richard Kuhn and Goro Kuno, present chapters on basic and applied aspects of arbovirus biology on topics ranging from taxonomy, pathogenesis, vaccines and antivirals to the ability to generate genetically modified mosquitos ... this book would suit any audience."" from Microbiology Today"

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