1st Edition

Neglected Viruses

Edited By Alaa A. A. Aljabali Copyright 2026
316 Pages 29 Color Illustrations
by CRC Press

316 Pages 29 Color Illustrations
by CRC Press

They are the silent threats lurking in the shadows of global health. Until they are not.     While the world focuses on the pandemics of the day, a group of virulent viruses remains dangerously underexplored. Chikungunya. Lassa. Nipah. Hanta. Dengue. These pathogens, capable of causing severe neurological damage, hemorrhagic fevers, and devastating outbreaks, represent a critical gap in... Read more
1. Introduction 2. Chikungunya Virus: Unraveling the Menace 3. Lassa Virus: Hidden Threats and Unseen Dangers 4. Nipah Virus: From Bats to Humans 5. Hantaviruses: Bridging Species, Crossing Borders 6. Dengue Virus: A Global Challenge 7. Comparative Analysis of Often-Neglected Viruses 8. Viral Evolution and Adaptation 9. Diagnostic Challenges and Innovations 10. Immunotherapies and Vaccines 11. Global Surveillance and Early Warning Systems 12. Public Health Responses: Successes and Failures 13. Ethical Considerations in Virus Research 14. Community Engagement and Education 15. The Role of Vector Control in Virus Prevention 16. Climate Change and Viral Dynamics 17. Funding and Policy Priorities in Neglected Viral Research 18. Future Challenges and Opportunities 19. Case Studies in Virus Elimination and Control 20. Conclusion: A Call to Action

Biography

Prof. Alaa A. A. Aljabali is a Distinguished Professor of Nanoscience and Biotechnology at Yarmouk University, Jordan. A seasoned scientist, he earned a Ph.D. in Bionanoscience from the University of East Anglia and the John Innes Centre, following an M.Res in Biotechnology from the University of Essex. 

His extensive research career includes prestigious postdoctoral work as a Research Scientist at the University of Oxford and a role as a Bionanotechnologist at the John Innes Centre. Beyond his research, Prof. Aljabali has held significant leadership positions, including Vice Dean of the Faculty of Pharmacy at Yarmouk University. 

He is an active contributor to the global scientific community, serving as an editorial board member and ad hoc reviewer for several high-impact journals, including Viruses, Clinical Cancer Research, and PLOS ONE and many more.