Peste des Petits Ruminants Virus

This book offers a timely and comprehensive review of essential research on Peste des Petits Ruminants Virus (PPRV), ranging from its historical distribution, molecular epidemiology, genome structure, viral proteins, immunity, viral pathogenesis, clinical and molecular diagnosis to advances in vaccine developments and future challenges. PPRV, a Rinderpest-like virus, is the causative agent of one of the most rapidly emerging viral diseases among domestic small ruminants, and the host spectrum has now been expanded to wild small ruminants and camels. With the global eradication of the first livestock disease, Rinderpest, attention is now turning to repeating the procedure for PPR.Each of the book’s 13 chapters is dedicated to a specific topic, providing up-to-date literature and discussions by renowned scientists who have made seminal contributions in their respective fields of expertise. Special emphasis has been placed on the analysis of different global efforts to eradicate PPR. This book offers a valuable reference source for virologists, field veterinarians, infection and molecular biologists, immunologists, scientists in related fields and veterinary school libraries.

From the book reviews:“This is a timely reference with up-to-date scientific information on peste des petis ruminants (PPR) for virologists, immunologists, veterinarians, and educators. … This book collects a wealth of information on PPR from more than 30 scientific experts. The audience includes research investigators such as virologists, immunologists, epidemiologists, and pathologists. Veterinarians and regulatory individuals also may refer to this book depending on their purposes.” (Dongwan Yoo, Doody’s Book Reviews, February, 2015)