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Mirazimi A, Weidmann M, Abad FX, Paweska JT & Klingstrom J (2012) Bunyavirus: Hemorrhagic Fevers. In: Elschner M, Cutler S, Weidmann M & Butaye P (eds.) BSL3 and BSL4 Agents Epidemiology, Microbiology, and Practical Guidelines. Weinham, Germany: Wiley Blackwell, pp. 253-289. http://eu.wiley.com/WileyCDA/WileyTitle/productCd-3527317155.html
Abstract
Hemorrhagic fever with renal syndrome (HFRS) and hantavirus cardiopulmonary syndrome (HCPS) are two severe and often lethal zoonotic diseases caused by rodent-borne hantaviruses. Currently, no safe approved therapeutics or vaccines are available for HFRS/HCPS.
Keywords
bunyavirus;
hemorrhagic fever;
tick-borne virus;
Crimean Congo hemorrhagic fever virus;
characteristics;
epidemiology;
Rift valley fever virus;
bluetongue;
pathogenesis;
hantavirus;
zoonotic virus
| Status | Published |
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| Publication date | 31/03/2012 |
| Publisher | Wiley Blackwell |
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| Place of publication | Weinham, Germany |
| ISBN | 9783527317158 |