Description
Pathogenic avian viruses represent a major threat.Although a large number of viruses infect poultry, some avian viruses cause inapparent infections while others cause severe diseases with economically devastating consequences. In addition some avian viruses are zoonotic thus capable of infecting humans. Avian Virology: Current Research and Future Trends provides a timely update on all of the most important avian viruses: avian influenza virus, infectious bronchitis virus, Newcastle disease virus, infectious bursal disease virus, chicken anemia virus, infectious laryngotracheitis virus, avian adenovirus, Marek’s disease virus, avian reovirus, avian pox virus, avian leukosis virus, avian metapneumovirus, and avian paramyxoviruses. The chapters are written by internationally recognized experts from all over the world who have made seminal contributions to their respective field of avian virus research. 419 p.
- Siba K. Samal, Editor. Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Maryland, MD (USA).
- Publication date (print & electronic format): 2019-11 – Caister Academic Press.
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