Marek's Disease: An Evolving Problem (Biology of Animal Infections) Book + PRICE WATCH * Amazon pricing is not included in price watch

Marek's Disease: An Evolving Problem (Biology of Animal Infections) Book

Marek's Disease : Hardback : Elsevier Science Publishing Co Inc : 9780120883790 : 0120883791 : 16 Sep 2004 : Marek's disease is a form of cancer of poultry caused by an important herpesvirus (MDV). This book provides a review of the problems of Marek's disease with descriptions of the complex viral life cycle, how MDV targets different types of white blood cells, and details of the virus structure, its genes and proteins.Read More

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    Marek's disease is a form of cancer of poultry caused by an important herpesvirus (MDV). It continues to be a threat to poultry health and welfare and worldwide losses are estimated to be US$ 1 billion annually. This book provides a timely review of the problems of Marek's disease with descriptions of the complex viral life cycle, how MDV targets different types of white blood cells, and details of the virus structure, its genes and proteins.

    * The multiplicity of factors contributing to susceptibility is explored in detail
    * Vaccination - the problems arising from current vaccination strategies and how these can be improved and made sustainable in future
    * The lessons learned in the control of MD over the past 30 years, and how we can use MD as a model for other animal and human diseases is discussed

  • 0120883791
  • 9780120883790
  • 30 June 2004
  • Academic Press
  • Hardcover (Book)
  • 208
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