This book provides a comprehensive exploration of vector-borne diseases, highlighting current trends, control strategies, and their public health implications. With contributions from experts, it informs readers about specific diseases caused by vectors such as mosquitoes and other zoonotic agents, presenting innovative approaches for prevention and management. The book begins with a focus on mosquito control strategies, emphasizing their significance in reducing the burden of vector-borne diseases. It further unravels the impact of Rickettsial infections, providing insights into these often-underdiagnosed diseases. Scrub typhus is explored through its co-infections with other vector-borne zoonotic diseases and analyzed using an integrated omics approach to better understand its pathogenesis and treatment. The final chapter sheds light on lymphatic filariasis, a neglected tropical disease, covering its endemic nature, clinical manifestations like elephantiasis and hydrocele, mass drug administration programs, and novel vector management techniques. This resource is ideal for public health professionals, researchers, and students, providing actionable insights into combating vector-borne diseases globally. Key Features: Discusses innovative mosquito control strategies and integrated vector management. Explores lesser-known diseases like scrub typhus and Rickettsial infections with advanced omics approaches. Provides a detailed analysis of lymphatic filariasis, including treatment strategies like antifilarial drugs and mass drug administration. Highlights the importance of public health interventions in combating neglected tropical diseases.

Concise Handbook of Epidemiology is an essential resource introducing readers to core principles, models, and research methods of modern epidemiology. This comprehensive guide covers foundational concepts like health and disease, disease occurrence, epidemiological models, and study designs. It also talks about disease surveillance, outbreak investigations, statistical methods, and advanced epidemiological techniques, including the impact of genomics and community-based epidemiology. Each chapter incorporates real-world case studies, offering readers practical insights and applications. Ethical considerations, innovative methods, and future directions in the field ensure readers are equipped with foundational knowledge and forward-looking perspectives. Key Features: - Foundational Overview: Covers health, disease occurrence, and key epidemiological frameworks. - Practical Tools: Offers research designs, statistical methods, and real-world case studies. - Advanced Topics: Explores genomics, statistical advances, and challenges in modern epidemiology. - Future Focus: Discusses ethics and evolving innovations shaping epidemiological practices.

Human Papillomavirus Vaccination and Screening in the Elimination of HPV-Associated Cancers: Evidence Base from Randomized Trials explores cutting-edge strategies for eliminating HPV-associated cancers through vaccination and screening, showcasing findings from rigorous, evidence-based randomized trials. Key topics include the causative role of HPV in cancers, the effectiveness and safety of HPV vaccines, and the profound impact of gender-neutral vaccination programs. The book also covers innovative screening methods for vaccinated populations, addressing cervical and oropharyngeal cancers. Aimed at healthcare professionals, researchers, and students, this book provides crucial insights into the global efforts to combat HPV and its associated cancers. Key Features: - In-depth analysis of HPV`s role in cancer causation. - Comprehensive coverage of HPV vaccine efficacy and safety. - Evaluation of gender-neutral vaccination impact on public health. - Advanced screening methods for cervical and oropharyngeal cancers in vaccinated individuals. - Knowledge-driven recommendations for the future of HPV cancer prevention.

COVID-19: Causes, Transmission, Diagnosis, and Treatment is a simple guide to COVID-19 for all readers to give a thorough perspective about the disease. It comprehensively covers information about SARS-CoV-2 biology, clinical treatment and associated problems. It starts with key introductory topics such as COVID-19 epidemiology and viral biology. Next, it covers basic COVID-19 treatments and the impact of the disease in public health and economies. The book concludes by providing information on advanced technologies for COVID-19 radiograph imaging with AI and other machine learning techniques. Overall, content equips readers with a basic understanding about COVID-19 and the role of new technologies in overcoming challenges posed by the viral pandemic. Key Features - An accessible resource on COVID-19 for all readers - Introduces the reader to SARS-CoV-2 variants, transmission routes and replication - Explains COVID-19 symptoms and treatment methods - Covers a diverse range of issues surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic - Highlights key risks and challenges associated with COVID-19 - Covers current and emerging computer technologies that are useful for COVID-19 infection control - Includes references for advanced readers

Computer-Aided Drug Discovery Methods: A Brief Introduction explores the cutting-edge field at the intersection of computational science and medicinal chemistry. This comprehensive volume navigates from foundational concepts to advanced methodologies, illuminating how computational tools accelerate the discovery of new therapeutics. Beginning with an overview of drug discovery principles, the book explains topics such as pharmacophore modeling, molecular dynamics simulations, and molecular docking. It discusses the application of density functional theory and the role of artificial intelligence in therapeutic development, showcasing successful case studies and innovations in COVID-19 research. Ideal for undergraduate and graduate students, as well as researchers in academia and industry, this book serves as a vital resource in understanding the complex landscape of modern drug discovery. It emphasizes the synergy between computational methods and experimental validation, shaping the future of pharmaceutical sciences toward more effective and targeted therapies.

Herbal Medicine: Back to the Future compiles expert reviews on the application of herbal medicines (including Ayurveda, Chinese traditional medicines and alternative therapies) to treat different ailments. The book series demonstrates the use of sophisticated methods to understand traditional medicine, while providing readers a glimpse into the future of herbal medicine. This volume presents reviews of plant based therapies useful for treating different infectious diseases. The reviews highlight different sources of antiviral, antibacterial and antifungal herbs. The volume concludes with a review on the therapeutic potential of herbs for treating rheumatoid arthritis. The chapters included in this volume are as follows: - Brazilian Siparuna species as a Source of antiviral agents - Antimicrobial and antifungal potential of Indian spices - Role of herbal medicines in the treatment of infectious diseases - Herbal medicine: traditional approach to treat infectious diseases - Exploring the therapeutic potential of medicinal plants for rheumatoid arthritis This volume is essential reading for all researchers in the field of natural product chemistry and pharmacology. Medical professionals involved in internal medicine who seek to improve their knowledge about herbal medicine and alternative therapies for tropical and other infectious diseases will also benefit from the contents of the volume.

This reference provides an update on current therapies to treat neglected diseases, a class of diseases that primarily affect tropical regions where investment in research and development is limited. The book starts with an introduction to neglected diseases followed by reviews of therapeutic strategies to overcome the impact of neglected diseases. This is followed by updated information for handling leprosy, dengue, lymphatic filariasis, dracunculiasis, helminthiasis, Chagas’ disease, neurocysticercosis, leishmaniasis, rabies, trematodiasis, buruli ulcer and trachoma in 10 focused chapters, respectively. The chapters provide information on disease mechanism, transmission and management protocols, along with scientific references. The book serves as a resource for healthcare professionals, and scholars who need a detailed understanding of these infectious diseases.

Marine Biopharmaceuticals: Scope and Prospects is a collaboration of experts in pharmacology, biology and biochemistry with a focus on Marine Bioprospecting. The book provides an in-depth exploration of promising pharmaceutical compounds found in various marine biota and their therapeutic applications. The comprehensive contents cover marine ecosystems, marine biopharmaceutical, and delve into the chemistry and therapeutic applications of compounds from diverse marine organisms such as seaweeds, sponges, cnidarians, bryozoans, worms, shellfish, tunicates, and fishes. The chapters also highlight approved and marketed marine biota-derived drugs and marine biota-derived drug candidates currently under clinical trials. Marine biopharmaceutical compounds targeting SARS-CoV-2 are also covered, reflecting the latest developments in the field. The editors conclude the book by advocating for the establishment of professional grade Marine Biopharmacy courses at university level to contribute to this emerging field. This reference serves as a guide for researchers and instructors in disciplines such as Pharmaceutical Sciences, Marine Biology, Marine Microbiology, Marine Biochemistry, and Marine Biotechnology. Moreover, it is positioned as a standard reference for libraries in colleges and universities, offering critical insights for drug companies engaged in the development of new drugs from marine biopharmaceuticals.

In the battle against the COVID-19 pandemic, the integration of Internet of Things (IoT) technologies has played a pivotal role in reshaping public health and healthcare delivery. Interconnected devices have demonstrated their capacity to collect, transmit, and analyze data, significantly impacting various aspects of pandemic management. COVID-19 Monitoring with IoT Devices is a comprehensive guide to measuring the impact of COVID-19 infection and monitoring outbreak metrics. Beginning with an introduction to SARS-CoV-2 and its symptoms, the book presents chapters on machine learning (supervised and unsupervised algorithms) and techniques to predict COVID-19 outcomes. The book concludes with the role of IoT technology in detecting COVID-19 infections within a community, showcasing different computing models applicable to specific use-cases. Key Features: Explores the pivotal role of IoT technology in the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic. Covers a data-driven approach to COVID-19 monitoring by explaining methods for data collection, prediction, and analysis. Includes specific recommendations for machine learning algorithms designed for COVID-19 monitoring. Easy-to-read structured chapters suitable for novices in computer science and biomedical engineering. COVID-19 Monitoring with IoT Devices provides a valuable resource for understanding the role of IoT technology in managing and mitigating the impact of COVID-19, and developing adequate infection control policies. It also showcases the potential of IoT for future research and applications in the healthcare sector. This book is intended for a diverse readership, including academicians, industry professionals, researchers, and healthcare practitioners.

Frontiers in Clinical Drug Research – Anti Infectives (Volume 9) is a book series that provides updated reviews on the latest advancements in development of pharmaceutical agents for treating infectious diseases. The series covers various topics, including chemistry, pharmacology, molecular biology, and biochemistry of natural and synthetic drugs. Additionally, it addresses multi-drug resistance and pre-clinical/clinical findings on antibiotics, vaccines, antifungal agents, and antitubercular drugs. This series is an invaluable resource for pharmaceutical scientists and postgraduate students, offering critical information to support clinical trials and research in anti-infective drug discovery and epidemiology. The ninth volume presents five in-depth reviews, with topics including mature drugs and antivirals for COVID-19, bacteriocins as potent anti-infective agents, therapeutic interventions targeting free radicals in viral diseases, and a detailed exploration of natural anti-infective agents. The five reviews included in this volume are: - The role of mature drugs in the COVID-19 era - Antivirals to treat COVID-19 - Ribosomally synthesized bacteriocins as potent anti-infective agents - Therapeutic interventions against free radicals in viral diseases - A comprehensive overview of natural anti-infective agents