Nanosilver-Based Strategy To Control Zoonotic Viral Pathogens

Abstract

In the 20th and 21st centuries, more than 200 zoonotic diseases have identified, which caused mortalities. Especially, the effect of zoonotic infections on economies of the countries is quite high. To prevent economic losses caused by zoonotic diseases, many industrialized countries have made various investments, especially for the development of new antiviral agents. It is well known that silver nanoparticles (Ag NPs) possess antibacterial, antifungal, antiprotozoal, and, especially, antiviral properties. In particular, biological activities of Ag NPs are of great attention to use for the control of zoonotic viral pathogens. In this regard, novel materials produced with nanotechnological methods to control zoonotic viral pathogens have been gaining much more importance. In this chapter, we have mentioned the properties, synthesis methods, biological activities of Ag NPs, and the role of Ag NPs in the control of zoonotic viral pathogens. © 2021 Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.