Molecular Detection of Animal Viral Pathogens

Featuring contributions from specialists in related research areas, this book presents expert summaries on state-of-the-art diagnostic approaches for major animal viral pathogens, with a particular emphasis on detection and differentiation at the molecular level. With broad coverage in a concise format, it is an essential reference for beginning and experienced laboratory scientists as well as students of virology. It also offers an indispensable guide applicable to medical, veterinary, and industrial settings that are dependent on speedy turnarounds, extreme sensitivity, and exquisite specificity of virological testing for decision making and disease prevention.

Molecular Detection of Animal Viral Pathogens presents expert summaries on state-of-the-art diagnostic approaches for major animal viral pathogens, with a particular emphasis on identification and differentiation at the molecular level.

Written by specialists in related research areas, each chapter provides a concise overview of an individual virus or group concerning its

• Classification
• Morphology
• Genome organization
• Epidemiology
• Clinical features
• Diagnosis
• Sample collection and preparation procedures
• Molecular detection protocols

Each chapter also discusses future prospects or further research requirements for streamlining the identification and epidemiological tracking of the virus concerned.

With broad coverage presented in a concise format, Molecular Detection of Animal Viral Pathogens is an essential reference for both beginning and experienced laboratory scientists as well as students of virology. It also offers an indispensable guide applicable to medical, veterinary, and industrial settings that are dependent on speedy turnarounds, extreme sensitivity, and exquisite specificity of virological testing for decision making and disease prevention.