
The Encyclopedia of Infectious Diseases
Facts On File Inc (Publisher)
3rd Edition
Will be published approx. on 30. May 2007
Book
Hardback
432 pages
978-0-8160-6397-0 (ISBN)
Description
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 vaccines, and rising diseases such as mad cow disease. Appendixes include drugs used to treat infectious diseases, tips for home disinfection, and lists of helpful organizations and publications, making this the ultimate resource for knowledge about infectious diseases. Topics include: Animals and infectious diseases; Food safety and natural disasters; Influenza; Lung and respiratory infections; Neonatal infections; Parasitic infections; Stomach and intestinal infections; Terrorist-related infectious diseases; Treatments and diagnosis; and Vaccines and immunizations.
Reviews / Votes
...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 general readers...highly recommended."" - Choice ""Recommended."" - Library Media ConnectionMore details
Series
Edition
Third Edition
Language
English
Place of publication
New York
United States
Edition type
New edition
Illustrations
index, bibliography, glossary, cross-references
Dimensions
Height: 238 mm
Width: 193 mm
Thickness: 31 mm
Weight
940 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-8160-6397-0 (9780816063970)
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Carol Turkington | Bonnie Lee Ashby
The Encyclopedia of Infectious Diseases
Book
04/2003
2nd Edition
Facts On File Inc
€98.12
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