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OverviewChikungunya (CHIKV) is a viral infection spread by mosquitoes that can cause symptoms such as fever, joint pain, muscle pain, headache, fatigue, and rash, which can become severe. While symptoms generally subside within a week or two, the disease nonetheless imposes a burden on societies around the world and carries a death risk of 1 in 1,000 infections. Chapter One details the history and evolution of the virus, including its epidemiology and extensive spread, and discusses disease prevention and vector control measures. Chapter Two describes the geographical distribution, transmission, and alternative hosts of Chikungunya. Chapter Three provides an insight into the different immunotherapy and immunoprophylaxis strategies that have demonstrated promising results so far for the treatment of this disease. Lastly, Chapter Four provides an overview of the potential therapeutics that have been proposed and developed for CHIKV. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Phillip GalvanPublisher: Nova Science Publishers Inc Imprint: Nova Science Publishers Inc ISBN: 9781536199789ISBN 10: 1536199788 Pages: 115 Publication Date: 01 October 2021 Audience: Professional and scholarly , Professional & Vocational Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In stock  We have confirmation that this item is in stock with the supplier. It will be ordered in for you and dispatched immediately. Table of ContentsPreface; Chikungunya Virus: History, Evolution, Current Epidemiology and Its Burden to the World; Geographical Distribution, Transmission, and Alternative Hosts of Chikungunya Virus; Recent Progress on Immunotherapy and Immunoprophylaxis of Chikungunya Virus; Recent Advances in Chikungunya Virus Therapeutics: An Overview; Index.ReviewsAuthor InformationTab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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