
Rabies
Tom Kienzle(Author)
Chelsea House Publishers
Published on 30. December 2006
Book
Hardback
112 pages
978-0-7910-9261-3 (ISBN)
Description
Rabies is caused by a remarkable virus that has a long history. After a human is bitten by a rabid animal, the rabies virus travels via the nerves to the brain, where it replicates. If left untreated, the virus produces profound changes in behavior and ultimately, fatal encephalitis. Despite availability of effective treatments and vaccines, rabies is responsible for thousands of human deaths each year in developing countries. In the U.S., there has been a shift from dogs as the major reservoir of rabies to wild animals, while this same shift has not occurred in other parts of the world. Useful for reports as well as general interest, ""Rabies"" dispels myths and presents the latest facts about this infectious disease.
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Series
Language
English
Place of publication
Broomall
United States
Target group
Primary & secondary/elementary & high school
Interest Age: From 14 to 17 years
Illustrations
illustrations
Dimensions
Height: 236 mm
Width: 160 mm
Thickness: 8 mm
Weight
400 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-7910-9261-3 (9780791092613)
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