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Lyssavirus Research Network
Collaborative Project
Contract period:
01.07.2010
- 30.06.2013
Coordinating institution:
Friedrich-Loeffler-Institute - Federal Research Institute for Animal Health
The proposed project uses a hypothesis-driven approach focusing on lyssavirus dynamics and maintenance, virus evolution and diversity, as well as host biology, to afford a significant progress in neglected zoonotic disease prediction and intervention. Understanding natural reservoirs and sources of lyssaviruses as well as the mechanisms these viruses have developed to spill over into non-reservoir species including humans are essential for decision-making and preventive work in the public health sector. A concerted research effort is therefore necessary, using proven surveillance strategies, sophisticated and novel diagnostic methods as well as in-vitro and in-vivo disease models. Technology transfer to countries where rabies is endemic will help to improve surveillance, diagnosis and effective control measures in the global fight against rabies.
Collaborative Projects
Potential public health hazard
Surveillance
Research projects
Immune factors
Animal model
Partial / full sequencing
Reverse genetics in vitro
Technological platform