New reference book on laboratory techniques for rabies

The second volume of “Current Laboratory Techniques in Rabies Diagnosis, Research and Prevention” edited by Charles Rupprecht and  Thirumeni Nagarajan was published in February 2015.  It provides comprehensive information on the choice of laboratory methods for rabies diagnosis and virus typing, of systems for producing monoclonal and polyclonal antibodies and of methods for testing potency of vaccines and antibodies. The book covers advancements in the classical methods as well as recent methods and approaches applicable to rabies diagnosis and research.

Techniques covered include: detection of the whole virus by microscopy and viral isolation; detection of viral fragments by immunohistochemistry; detection of viral nucleic acids by genetic techniques; detection of antibodies against the virus by binding assays or functional tests; viral typing by antigen analysis; and detailed discussion of the biologics (vaccines and antibodies) available for rabies control.

Aimed at those directly involved in rabies diagnosis, research and product development, the methods are provided as full laboratory protocols (or Standard Operating Procedures) detailing the laboratory requirements as well as advantages and disadvantages of the methods and trouble shooting.

You can read more about it, or purchase it here.