Rabies: Scientific Basis of the Disease and Its Management

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Alan C. Jackson (Adjunct Clinical Professor, Department of Clinical Neurosciences (Neurology), University of Calgary, Calgary, Alberta, Canada) Anthony R. Fooks, PhD (Head of an OIE (World Organisation for Animal Health) Reference Laboratory for Rabies, The Animal and Plant Health Agency, UK)

Rabies

Scientific Basis of the Disease and Its Management

Alan C. Jackson (Adjunct Clinical Professor, Department of Clinical Neurosciences (Neurology), University of Calgary, Calgary, Alberta, Canada), Anthony R. Fooks, PhD (Head of an OIE (World Organisation for Animal Health) Reference Laboratory for Rabies, The Animal and Plant Health Agency, UK)

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Academic Press Inc
01 August 2025

Infectious & contagious diseases; Microbiology (non-medical)

Rabies: Scientific Basis of the Disease and its Management, Fifth Edition is an authoritative reference that delves into the virological, clinical, and public health facets of rabies. This new edition provides insights into the molecular virology, pathogenesis, diagnosis, immunology, treatment, epidemiology, and public health strategies for managing rabies. It also includes discussions on the One Health approach to rabies, global implications, and setbacks due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Furthermore, the book serves as an essential resource for physicians, veterinarians, public health advisors, epidemiologists, and research scientists, offering current information on diagnosing, treating, controlling, and preventing this deadly infectious disease.

Edited by: Alan C. Jackson (Adjunct Clinical Professor Department of Clinical Neurosciences (Neurology) University of Calgary Calgary Alberta Canada), Anthony R. Fooks, PhD (Head of an OIE (World Organisation for Animal Health) Reference Laboratory for Rabies, The Animal and Plant Health Agency, UK)
Imprint: Academic Press Inc
Country of Publication: United States [Currently unable to ship to USA: see Shipping Info]
Edition: 5th edition
Dimensions: Height: 235mm, Width: 191mm,
Weight: 450g
ISBN: 9780443299797
ISBN 10: 044329979X
Pages: 830
Publication Date: 01 August 2025
Audience: Professional and scholarly , Undergraduate
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

1. Rabies Prevention Through the Ages 2. Taxonomy 3. Rabies Virus 4. Epidemiology 5.Molecular Epidemiology 6. Rabies in Terrestrial Animals 7. Rabies in Livestock 8. Bat Rabies 9.Human Disease 10. Pathogenesis 11. Pathology 12. Immunology 13. Laboratory Diagnosis of Rabies 14. Measures of Rabies Immunity 15. Vaccines 16. Public Health Management of Humans at Risk 17. Therapy of Human Rabies 18. Dog Rabies and its Control 19. Rabies Control in Wild Carnivores 20. Elimination of Human Rabies Mediated by Dogs 21. Future Developments and Challenges

Dr. Alan C. Jackson is Adjunct Clinical Professor in the Department of Clinical Neurosciences (Neurology) at the University of Calgary in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. Previously, he was Professor of Medicine (Neurology) at Queen’s University (Kingston, Ontario, Canada) and later at the University of Manitoba (Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada). He graduated from Queen’s University with BA and MD degrees. He completed an internship in internal medicine at University of Southern California, residencies in internal medicine at Queen’s University and in neurology at the University of Western Ontario, and a fellowship in neurovirology at The Johns Hopkins University with Drs. Richard Johnson and Diane Griffin. Dr. Jackson has been active in rabies research for over 30 years. Dr. Anthony Fooks is a Virologist and the Lead Scientist for International Development at The Animal and Plant Health Agency in the UK. He is an Honorary Visiting Professor in the Faculty of Health and Life Sciences, University of Liverpool, UK and at the Institute for Infection and Immunity at St George’s Medical School, University of London, UK. His research focuses on rabies pathogenesis and immunity.