Bats and Viruses: A New Frontier of Emerging Infectious Diseases

Bats and Emerging Viruses

Bats and Emerging Viruses provides a comprehensive overview of bat biology and their role in the emergence of zoonotic viral diseases. The book explores bat immunology, genomics, and the ecology of bat-associated viruses, including coronaviruses, lyssaviruses, paramyxoviruses, filoviruses, and reoviruses. It examines the mechanisms of virus transmission, host interactions, and the public health implications of emerging infectious diseases. This book is an essential reference for researchers, veterinarians, virologists, epidemiologists, and students interested in infectious diseases and wildlife health.

Key Features

• Comprehensive guide to bats and emerging viral diseases.
• Covers bat biology, immunology, and genomics.
• Explores major bat-borne viruses and zoonotic infections.
• Discusses virus transmission and host–pathogen interactions.
• Examines coronaviruses, filoviruses, paramyxoviruses, and other virus families.
• Highlights emerging infectious disease research and public health impacts.
• Includes contributions from leading experts in virology and infectious diseases.
• Ideal for researchers, veterinarians, epidemiologists, and students.