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The Encyclopedia of Infectious Diseases (Facts on File Library of Health & Living)
Turkington, Carol, Ashby, Bonnie Lee
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Description for The Encyclopedia of Infectious Diseases (Facts on File Library of Health & Living)
Hardcover. With more than 600 entries, this work provides information on the field of infectious diseases, including the research, treatments and vaccines, and rising diseases such as mad cow disease. It contains appendixes that include drugs used to treat infectious diseases, tips for home disinfection, and lists of helpful organizations and publications. Series: Library of Health and Living. Num Pages: 432 pages, index, bibliography, glossary, cross-references. BIC Classification: GBC; MJCJ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 194 x 32. Weight in Grams: 1016.
In the past 25 years, more than 30 new human germs have emerged onto the medical scene, most of these rising from animals. And with these germs come new diseases like the avian flu, Ebola, SARS, and weaponized viruses such as anthrax and smallpox, which pose a growing threat to the world. With the rising number of deaths due to infectious diseases, it is essential to have clear and concise information on this topic. With more than 600 entries, ""The Encyclopedia of Infectious Diseases, Third Edition"" provides up-to-date information on this expanding field, including the latest research, new treatments and ... Read more
In the past 25 years, more than 30 new human germs have emerged onto the medical scene, most of these rising from animals. And with these germs come new diseases like the avian flu, Ebola, SARS, and weaponized viruses such as anthrax and smallpox, which pose a growing threat to the world. With the rising number of deaths due to infectious diseases, it is essential to have clear and concise information on this topic. With more than 600 entries, ""The Encyclopedia of Infectious Diseases, Third Edition"" provides up-to-date information on this expanding field, including the latest research, new treatments and ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2007
Publisher
Facts on File
Condition
New
Series
Library of Health and Living
Number of Pages
432
Place of Publication
New York, United States
ISBN
9780816063970
SKU
V9780816063970
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Reviews for The Encyclopedia of Infectious Diseases (Facts on File Library of Health & Living)
...recommended for undergraduate collections as well as medical and public libraries with a consumer health collection. - American Reference Books Annual ""The readable text and the clear organization of information make this a useful title for secondary-school and public libraries. It will also be useful in consumer health and patient education collections."" - Booklist ""...a timely update for students and ... Read more