Zika Virus and Diseases: A Comprehensive Guide

By Suzane R. da Silva, Fan Cheng, and Shou-Jiang Gao

Published by Wiley-Blackwell, 1st edition, May 8, 2018

ISBN-10: 1119408644, ISBN-13: 978-1119408642

Overview

This comprehensive book provides the most up-to-date information for students, medical students, and scientists on Zika virus and its associated diseases. It includes all the information related to the Zika virus since its discovery in 1947; its epidemic outbreak in 2007-2014; how the epidemiology changed in America in 2015-2016; its mode of transmission; how to prevent and treat it; and associated diseases.

Key Features

264 pages

Language: English

First book since 1947 to put together all the scientific information

Compiles all the information received in the last year about Zika virus

Clearly demonstrates the origin and discovery of the virus

Audience

This book will appeal to:

Graduate students

Medical students

Basic researchers

Clinicians in infectious disease, microbiology, and virology

People in related disciplines interested in learning more about this topic