Influenza is a serious disease that affects millions worldwide every year. This book discusses cutting edge research on the viruses that cause the disease, its effects on the host, and current vaccine design strategies. Topics covered in this comprehensive volume include:- The Structure, Function, and Pathobiology of the Influenza Virus Ion Channels- Intracellular Signal Transduction- Synthetic Virology: Building Viruses to Better Understand Them- Influenza in High Risk Hosts - Lessons Learned from Animal Models- Avian Influenza Infection in Humans- Immunity to Influenza Infection in HumansThis volume is an essential read for biologists working in immunology and diseases, physicians, public health workers. | Influenza by Gabriele Neumann, Hardcover | Indigo Chapters