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Genre/Form: | Encyclopedia encyclopedias Encyclopedias Encyclopédies |
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Document Type: | Book |
All Authors / Contributors: |
Carol Turkington; Bonnie Ashby |
ISBN: | 9780816063987 0816063982 |
OCLC Number: | 164627053 |
Notes: | Originally published: The encyclopedia of infectious diseases / Carol Turkington, Bonnie Lee Ashby, M.D. -- Third edition -- (Facts on File library of health and living) -- New York, NY : Facts On File, [2007]. "More than 600 entries covering emerging diseases, treatments, research, vaccines, and more"--Cover |
Description: | xiv, 412 pages ; 24 cm |
Other Titles: | Encyclopedia of infectious diseases A to Z of infectious diseases Infectious diseases |
Responsibility: | Carol Turkington, Bonnie Lee Ashby, M.D. |
Abstract:
Diseases like the avian flu, Ebola, SARS, and weaponized viruses such as anthrax and smallpox pose a growing danger to the world. This book covers the research, treatments and vaccines, and rising diseases such as mad cow disease. It covers drugs used to treat infectious diseases, tips for home disinfection, and lists of helpful organizations.
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