Biotechnology in the Diagnosis of Infectious Diseases

The global development of improved transport infrastructure has contributed to increased international movement of people and goods. Consequently, the risk of pathogen transfer between countries or even between continents is increased. In response to global climate changes, diseases endemic in certain areas, such as bluetongue and African swine fever, are showing a tendency to move or extend to other geographical areas outside their normal range. Finally, the constant intensification of animal production requires different approaches related to the preventive measures, diagnosis and control of animal diseases.