Emerging Infections in Asia by Yichen Lu (English) Paperback Book

Description: Emerging Infections in Asia by Yichen Lu, Max Essex, Bryan Roberts The number of people who live in Asia is greater than the total number of people who live in the rest of the world. More than 160 cities in Asia have a population of at least one million people. As air travel became popular in the last few generations of people, it became increasingly difficult for populations to remain in isolation. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description The number of people who live in Asia is greater than the total number of people who live in the rest of the world. More than 160 cities in Asia have a population of at least one million people. Thus, when new infectious diseases threaten popu- tions in Asia, huge segments of the global population are at risk. At the same time, Asians are thoroughly integrated with the rest of the world, providing skilled exp- tise and becoming trading partners in all continents. Infectious diseases ordinarily show no preference for infection or disease according to race or ethnic background. A few exceptions exist, due to the host– pathogen evolution that happened before the recent era of rapid travel. Such exc- tions occur usually because the infectious agent was newly introduced to one population only after having existed and evolved for hundreds or thousands of years in a different population. As air travel became popular in the last few generations of people, it became increasingly difficult for populations to remain in isolation. Thus, in 2003, SARS in China rapidly became SARS in Canada. Throughout history, a major source of new infections of people has been old infections of animals. For some, such as Ebola or Lassa, transmission to people is rare and self-limiting, though frighteningly lethal for the few unfortunate indivi- als who get infected. And Ebola and Lassa are indigenous for Africa, not Asia. Notes With many Asian countries experiencing increasing economic growth and globalization, infectious diseases that were once contained in certain pockets of the continent now proliferate throughout its geographical area. It is the alarming prospect of unchecked epidemics that makes this book so crucial. The chapters cover the historical description of infectious diseases, analyze the causes of them and even forecast outbreaks, as well as the regional and global impact of these diseases. The recently publicized outbreaks of SARS, avian flu, and influenza are but a few examples of the growing number of mass infections affecting the Asian populace. Increased travel and tourism worldwide potentially expands the reach of these infectious diseases to a global scale. There is a pressing need for public health professionals worldwide to know and understand the variety of these infections, the methods through which they are transmitted, and the ways to control and prevent them. This comprehensive text offers them just that. Back Cover Emerging Infections in Asia Edited by Yichen Lu, Harvard School of Public Health, Boston M. Essex, Harvard School of Public Health, Boston Bryan Roberts, Apex Consulting Group, Cambridge, Massachusetts Ongoing population shifts, widening health disparities, and rapid genetic mutations are major factors in viral and bacterial dissemination worldwide. At the same time, the role of Asia in the recent SARS and bird flu outbreaks have made that continent a key area of interest. Emerging Infections in Asia offers a comprehensive overview of well studied and lesser-known infectious syndromes affecting local, regional, and international health, concentrating on their greatest areas of transmission. For each disease, contributors provide its historical record, biological structures, methods of transmission, clinical presentation, infection rates, methods of control and prevention, and potential threat to health on a global scale, in clear, accessible fashion. A sampling of the topics covered: Avian flu in Thailand. SARS outbreaks in China, Taiwan, and Singapore. HIV/AIDS in China. Human hemorrhagic fever in Saudi Arabia. Drug-resistant TB throughout Asia. E. coli in the developing world. By summarizing the knowledge base at this critical stage, Emerging Infections in Asia aids both epidemiologists and students of epidemiology in their efforts toward preparedness for and prevention of future pandemics. It is a bedrock volume in understanding this most pressing public health issue. Author Biography Yichen Lu is the Executive Director at the Institute for International Vaccine Development, Cambridge, MA; the Principal Research Scientist at the Harvard AIDS Institute; and the Special Professor and Director, Nankai Vaccine Laboratory, Nankai University, China. Max Essex is the Chairman of the Department of Immunology and Infectious Diseases, Harvard School of Public Health and Chairman of the Harvard AIDS Institute. Table of Contents Avian Flu.- Influenza: Biology, Infection, and Control.- The Past and Present Threat of Avian Influenza in Thailand.- Transmission of Avian Influenza Viruses to Humans: Viral Receptor Specificity and Distribution in Human Airways.- SARS.- Investigation of Animal Reservoir(s) of SARS-CoV.- SARS Epidemic: SARS Outbreaks in Inner-land of China.- The 2003 SARS Outbreak In Singapore: Epidemiological and Clinical Features, Containment Measures, and Lessons Learned.- The 2003 SARS Outbreaks in Taiwan.- HIV/AIDS.- HIV/AIDS: Lessons from a New Disease Pandemic.- AIDS in China.- Other Infections.- Enterotoxigenic Escherichia colis Endemicity in Developing Countries and Its Emergence During Diarrheal Epidemics and Natural Disasters.- Human Cases of Hemorrhagic Fever in Saudi Arabia Due To a Newly Discovered Flavivirus, Alkhurma Hemorrhagic Fever Virus.- Disease Outbreaks Caused by Emerging Paramyxoviruses of Bat Origin.- Multidrug Resistant TB, TB Control, and Millennium Development Goals in Asia.- Emergence of Staphylococcus aureus with Reduced Susceptibility to Vancomycin in Asia. Review "Through recounts of lessons learned from the past coupled with up-to-date research data and current disease-fighting campaigns, this book acquaints readers with infectious diseases emerging out of Asia and threatening to be the next pandemic. … Epidemiologists in the field, policy makers for national pandemic preparedness plans, and public health students in the classroom can benefit from this book. … overall it provides a sound reference for the current status of infectious diseases in Asia." (Whitney S Baker, Doodys Review Service, August, 2008)"Emerging infections in Asia provides an informative overview of several key public health challenges facing the worlds most densely populated areas. A thoughtful approach to infection control and prevention is the foundation of this well written and instructive volume. [It] not only details specific infections but improves the readers understanding of the unique interplay among individuals, animals, and travelers in settings with limited environmental and monetary resources.... The level of detail is sophisticated but still accessible, even to the nonmedical reader. If nothing else, the 2 chapters on avian influenza offer one of the most thoughtful yet succinct commentaries written about this potential pandemic. By recording the past and looking to the future, the contributors of Emerging Infections in Asia remind readers that when it comes to infectious diseases, the world will continue to get smaller." (Preeti N. Malani, MD, MSJ, JAMA 301:4, Janurary 2009) Long Description The number of people who live in Asia is greater than the total number of people who live in the rest of the world. More than 160 cities in Asia have a population of at least one million people. Thus, when new infectious diseases threaten popu- tions in Asia, huge segments of the global population are at risk. At the same time, Asians are thoroughly integrated with the rest of the world, providing skilled exp- tise and becoming trading partners in all continents. Infectious diseases ordinarily show no preference for infection or disease according to race or ethnic background. A few exceptions exist, due to the host- pathogen evolution that happened before the recent era of rapid travel. Such exc- tions occur usually because the infectious agent was newly introduced to one population only after having existed and evolved for hundreds or thousands of years in a different population. As air travel became popular in the last few generations of people, it became increasingly difficult for populations to remain in isolation. Thus, in 2003, SARS in China rapidly became SARS in Canada. Throughout history, a major source of new infections of people has been old infections of animals. For some, such as Ebola or Lassa, transmission to people is rare and self-limiting, though frighteningly lethal for the few unfortunate indivi- als who get infected. And Ebola and Lassa are indigenous for Africa, not Asia. Review Quote "Through recounts of lessons learned from the past coupled with up-to-date research data and current disease-fighting campaigns, this book acquaints readers with infectious diseases emerging out of Asia and threatening to be the next pandemic. … Epidemiologists in the field, policy makers for national pandemic preparedness plans, and public health students in the classroom can benefit from this book. … overall it provides a sound reference for the current status of infectious diseases in Asia." (Whitney S Baker, Doodys Review Service, August, 2008)"Emerging infections in Asia provides an informative overview of several key public health challenges facing the worlds most densely populated areas. A thoughtful approach to infection control and prevention is the foundation of this well written and instructive volume. [It] not only details specific infections but improves the readers understanding of the unique interplay among individuals, animals, and travelers in settings with limited environmental and monetary resources.... The level of detail is sophisticated but still accessible, even to the nonmedical reader. If nothing else, the 2 chapters on avian influenza offer one of the most thoughtful yet succinct commentaries written about this potential pandemic. By recording the past and looking to the future, the contributors of Emerging Infections in Asia remind readers that when it comes to infectious diseases, the world will continue to get smaller." (Preeti N. Malani, MD, MSJ, JAMA 301:4, Janurary 2009) Feature The volume will be a timely and relevant work, especially given the recent bout of outbreaks featured in the news The editors and contributors are all prominent and highly-respected in the field The text will highlight the historical description of the infectious diseases, analysis of the cause and forecast of future outbreaks, and the regional and global impact of the diseases Description for Sales People With many Asian countries experiencing increasing economic growth and globalization, infectious diseases that were once contained in certain pockets of the continent now proliferate throughout its geographical area. It is the alarming prospect of unchecked epidemics that makes this book so crucial. The chapters cover the historical description of infectious diseases, analyze the causes of them and even forecast outbreaks, as well as the regional and global impact of these diseases. The recently publicized outbreaks of SARS, avian flu, and influenza are but a few examples of the growing number of mass infections affecting the Asian populace. Increased travel and tourism worldwide potentially expands the reach of these infectious diseases to a global scale. There is a pressing need for public health professionals worldwide to know and understand the variety of these infections, the methods through which they are transmitted, and the ways to control and prevent them. This comprehensive text offers them just that. Details ISBN1441945415 Year 2010 ISBN-10 1441945415 ISBN-13 9781441945419 Format Paperback Imprint Springer-Verlag New York Inc. Place of Publication New York, NY Country of Publication United States Edited by Bryan Roberts DEWEY 614.4095 Edition 1st Short Title EMERGING INFECTIONS IN ASIA Language English Media Book Pages 250 AU Release Date 2010-11-04 NZ Release Date 2010-11-04 US Release Date 2010-11-04 UK Release Date 2010-11-04 Author Bryan Roberts Publisher Springer-Verlag New York Inc. Edition Description Softcover reprint of hardcover 1st ed. 2008 Publication Date 2010-11-04 Alternative 9780387757216 Audience Professional & Vocational Illustrations 1 Illustrations, color; 42 Illustrations, black and white; XVIII, 250 p. 43 illus., 1 illus. in color. We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:96281118;

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