New Infectious Diseases in Germany and Europe (essentials)

by: Patric U. B. Vogel (Author),Günter A. Schaub(Author)

Publisher: Springer
Edition:1st ed. 2023

Publication Date: 28 July 2023

Language: English

Print Length: 63 pages

ISBN-10: 3658418257

ISBN-13: 9783658418250

Book Description

This essential presents infectious diseases of humans and animals that occur or can become endemic in Germany and Europe. These include current threats, African swine fever, avian influenza and COVID-19. In addition, the biology of mosquitoes is described. Globalisation and global warming favour the establishment of new mosquito species that can transmit viruses of the tropics and subtropics, e.g. chikungunya, dengue and West Nile virus. The Schmallenberg virus, which is of veterinary relevance, shows how rapidly new pathogens are spreading in Europe.