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_bEnglish
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_bWHO.TR.719
110 1 _aWHO Scientific Group on Arthropod-Borne and Rodent-Borne Viral Diseases
245 1 0 _aArthropod-borne and rodent-borne viral diseases :
_breport of a WHO scientific group, meeting held in Geneva from 28 February to 4 March 1983
260 _aGeneva :
_bWorld Health Organization,
_c1985
300 _a116 Pages;
_c20 cm.
490 0 _aWorld Health Organization technical report series ; no. 719
505 0 _a1. Introduction -- 2. Classification of arthropod-borne and rodent-borne viruses -- 3. Global and regional health problems -- 4. Epidemiological concepts -- 5. The diseases and their management -- 6. Methods for detection of arthropod and rodent-borne virus infections -- 7. Pathogenesis -- 8. Biological hazards associated with certain viruses -- 10. Preparedness for emergencies caused by arthropod-borne and rodent-borne viral diseases -- 11. Recommendations -- References-- Annex
520 _a Assesses measures for coping with the public health problems created by viral infections transmitted by arthropods and rodents. Emphasis is placed on those viruses associated with significant morbidity and mortality or requiring special measures to prevent or contain outbreaks of disease. Coverage includes the epidemiology of these diseases, their management, pathogenesis, detection via conventional and rapid diagnostic techniques, and biological hazards associated with certain viruses. Readers will also find a discussion of those specific viruses judged of greatest public health concern in different geographical regions. The report closes with guidelines for surveillance, prevention and control and advice on preparing services and resources for emergency outbreaks of these diseases.
650 4 _aArbovirus Infections
650 4 _aArboviruses
650 4 _aDisease Vectors
650 4 _aRodentia
650 4 _aCommunicable Diseases and their Control
710 1 _aWorld Health Organization
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_cRP
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