The investigation of emerging and re-emerging viral diseases: a paradign
Ríos Olivares, E.
Boletin de la Asociacion Medica de Puerto Rico 89(7-9): 127-133
1997
ISSN/ISBN: 0004-4849 PMID: 9419931 Document Number: 479722
Emerging virus infections are defined as previously nonthreatening viruses that can decimate new populations by finding fresh hosts and vectors--often with the help of humans who introduce new species into virgen environment, Several etiologic agents of these diseases, some of the interacting factors that contribute to their development and the role of molecular medicine in their understanding is discussed.