Animal model studies on viral infections / Topic editors: Akio Adachi and Tomoyuki Miura.

• Superior document: Frontiers in microbiology
• Author: Tomoyuki Miura
• TeilnehmendeR: Adachi, Akio,; Miura, Tomoyuki,
• Place / Publishing House: [Place of publication not identified] : : Frontiers Media SA,, 2015.; ©2007-2015
• Year of Publication: 2015
• Language: English
• Series: Frontiers in microbiology.
• Physical Description: 1 online resource (173 pages) :; illustrations; digital, PDF file(s).
• Bibliography: Includes bibliographical references.
• Access: Open access
• Hierarchical level: Monograph
• Statement of Responsibility: Topic editors: Akio Adachi and Tomoyuki Miura.

Understanding viral replication and pathogenicity properties in infected individuals is a major mission of animal virology. Animal models are essential to analyze the in vivo viral characteristics and to develop countermeasures against viruses. To fight against a wide variety of viruses, basic studies with specific and/ or common approaches are required. This Research Topic collects articles that describe studies on numerous virus species at various stages toward animal experiments: (i) description/evaluation/ new challenges of animal model studies; (ii) experimental material/methods for animal model studies; (iii) observations for upcoming animal model studies. Numbers of DNA and RNA viruses such as HHV-6, HPV, Ebola virus, HCV, dengue virus, HTLV-1, HIV-1, SIV, and measles virus are covered by this special issue consisting of original research, methods, review, mini-review, and opinion articles. All readers would understand, we believe and hope, that animal model studies are critical for current virology as always.