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Rapid Reference to Influenza
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Rapid Reference to Influenza

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Description
This book provides an overview of influenza, its pathogenesis, epidemiology, the burden of disease and its health economics. It also summarizes available information on the molecular biology of influenza and the emergence of new influenza viruses. It is written primarily for health care professionals, so they may understand the facts behind increased efforts to implement immunization policies recommended by health authorities in many countries.

The book recognizes the key role of general practitioners in the prevention and treatment of influenza for the benefit of their patients and society. By publishing this book, the authors contribute to international efforts to emphasize the major burden of influenza and the need for better control.
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9780723433859
9780723433859

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Publication date
2004
Issue number
1
Cover
paperback
Pages count
224
Dimensions (mm)
102 x 152
Weight (g)
272
  • Introduction
    The influenza virus
    Antigenic variability of influenza: origin of
    pandemics and epidemics
    Clinical picture and impact of flu
    Prevention and control
    References
    The Influenza Virus: Structure and Replication
    Classification and nomenclature of influenza viruses
    Influenza virus structure
    Virus replication
    References
    Antigenic Drift and Shift: Epidemic and Pandemic Influenza
    Antigenic drift
    Antigenic shift
    Influenza pandemics
    Influenza surveillance and pandemic preparedness
    References
    The Immune Response to Influenza Infection
    The innate immune response
    The adaptive immune response
    Importance of T-cell responses in adaptive immunity
    Effect of ageing on the immune system
    References
    Pathogenesis, Clinical Features and Diagnosis
    Pathogenesis of influenza
    Presentation of uncomplicated influenza
    Complications of influenza
    Influenza in susceptible subgroups
    Diagnosis of influenza
    References
    Social and Economic Impact of Influenza
    Social impact
    Economic impact
    Impact of pandemic influenza
    References
    Vaccination: Cornerstone of Influenza Control
    Current inactivated influenza vaccines
    Recommendations and vaccination coverage
    Benefits of influenza vaccination
    Vaccine safety and contraindications
    References
    Treatment and Prophylaxis with Antivirals
    Mechanisms of action of antivirals
    Antivirals in treatment and prophylaxis of influenza
    Antivirals and pandemic preparedness
    References
    Novel Developments in the Control of Influenza
    Novel inactivated influenza vaccines with improved efficacy
    Mucosal delivery of influenza vaccines
    Novel approaches to vaccine virus production
    How may influenza control be further improved?
    References
    Appendix 1 - Useful Websites
    Appendix 2 - WHO Guidelines
    Appendix 3 - WHA Resolution

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