This book provides salient information on all aspects of influenza/flu viruses affecting animals and humans. During the past 150 years, various strains of influenza virus like the Spanish flu, Asian flu, Hong Kong flu, bird flu and swine flu were responsible for high mortality in humans as well as birds.
Properties of Influenza Viruses.- Replication Cycle of Influenza Viruses.- Evolution of Influenza Viruses.- Epidemiology of Influenza Viruses.- Role of Migratory Birds in Spreading Influenza Viruses.- Clinical Features of Influenza Viruses.- Pathogenesis and Pathogenicity of Influenza Viruses.- Public Health Importance and Pandemic Potentials/Threat of Influenza Viruses.- Diagnosis of Influenza Viruses.- Prevention and Control of Influenza Viruses.- Conclusions and Future Perspectives.