BookEeva S.M. Tuppurainen, Shawn Babiuk, Eyal Klement.
Summary: This book provides a comprehensive but concise overview on the economically important emerging cattle pox virus derived Lumpy Skin Disease, including the characteristics of causative agent, description of clinical signs in cattle, pathology and histopathology, immunity, geographical distribution, epidemiology and transmission pathways, control and eradication of the disease. In addition the recent developments in vaccination, mathematical modeling and risk assessment are discussed. Lumpy Skin Disease currently spreads aggressively across the Middle and Near East. The first incursion to the European Union territory occurred in Greece in autumn 2015. The book targets clinicians and field veterinarians in Lumpy Skin Disease affected regions, veterinary authorities as well as advanced students in veterinary medicine and virology.
Contents:
Intro; Contents;
1: Introduction to Lumpy Skin Disease;
2: General Description of Lumpy Skin Disease; References;
3: Economic Impact of Lumpy Skin Disease; 3.1 Direct Impact of Clinical Disease; 3.2 Indirect Economic Impact of LSD; References;
4: Geographic Distribution of Lumpy Skin Disease; References;
5: Current Legislation and Trade Recommendations; References; Part I: Lumpy Skin Disease Virus;
6: Taxonomy; References;
7: Morphology; References;
8: Genome; References;
9: Replication in a Host; References;
10: Propagation of the Virus In Vitro; References.
11: Persistence and Stability of the VirusReferences;
12: Immunity; References;
13: Epidemiology and Transmission; 13.1 Transmission Modes of LSDV; 13.2 Potential Vectors of Lumpy Skin Disease Virus; 13.3 Direct Transmission of Lumpy Skin Disease; 13.4 Transmission Via Subclinically Infected Cattle; 13.5 Spread of Lumpy Skin Disease; 13.6 Seasonality; 13.7 Geographical Risk Factors; 13.8 Risk Factors in the Herd Level; 13.9 Risk Factors in the Animal Level; 13.10 Further Suggested Studies; References; Part II: Early Detection of Lumpy Skin Disease, Diagnostic Tools and Treatment.
14: Clinical SignsReferences;
15: Sample Collection and Transport; References;
16: Diagnostic Tools; References;
17: Treatment of Lumpy Skin Disease; Part III: Control and Eradication;
18: Vaccines Against LSD and Vaccination Strategies; 18.1 Vaccination Strategies; References;
19: Slaughter of Infected and In-Contact Animals; References;
20: Animal Movement Control and Quarantine; References;
21: Vector Surveillance and Control; 21.1 Vector Surveillance; 21.2 Vector Control; References;
22: Decontamination and Disinfection; References;
23: Active and Passive Surveillance; References.