Issue · 2016
Vol. 3, Iss. 4, Pages 105-132
4 articles · pp. 105-132 · All issues →
Research ArticleGenetic Characterization of Peste des Petits Ruminants Virus Circulating in Bangladesh
Mohammad Mushfiqur Rahman, Rokshana Parvin, Ataur Rahman Bhuiyan, Mohammad Giasuddin, Shah Md. Ziqrul Haq Chowdhury, Mohammad Rafiqul Islam et al.
Abstract | Peste des petits ruminants (PPR) is an acute and highly contagious viral disease of small ruminants. The disease is endemic in Bangladesh and causes considerable economic losses due to its high morbidity and mortality. The study was undertaken to de…
25 Jul 2016
Research ArticleMolecular and Epidemiological Features of Peste des Petits Ruminants Outbreak during Endemic Situation
Muhammad Abubakar, Shumaila Manzoor, Jonas Johansson Wensman, Emeli Torsson, Qurban Ali, Muhammad Munir
An outbreak of Peste des Petits ruminants (PPR), possibly caused by the introduction of new animals in the herd, was investigated in an unvaccinated mixed herd of sheep and goats. Goats in the herd showed characteristic signs of PPR including nasal and ocular…
12 Aug 2016
ReviewWhere is the Participation in Participatory Epidemiology? How Engagement with Social Science could lead to Improved Understanding and Control of Peste des Petits Ruminants
Klara Fischer, Erika Chenais, Emeli Torsson, Jonas Johansson Wensman
Abstract | Peste des Petits ruminants (PPR) is a potentially lethal, highly contagious viral disease of sheep and goats. Domestic sheep and goats are important species for the livelihoods of poor people in many developing countries. Within societies where PPR…
15 Jul 2016- Editorial
Molecular Virology and Control of Peste des Petits Ruminants Virus
Hassan Tarik Atmaca
Abstract | Peste des Petits ruminants (PPR) is a highly contagious and economically devastating viral disease of small ruminants and camels, and thus is negatively affecting the livelihoods of poor people in many developing countries. Efforts are being made to…
30 Sept 2016