Encephalitis (Deadly Diseases & Epidemics) (Deadly Diseases and Epidemics)

Ona Bloom; Jennifer Morgan

ISBN 10: 0791085031 ISBN 13: 9780791085035

Publisher: Chelsea House Publishers, 2005

Synopsis

This continuing series will explore different diseases to show the science behind how disease-causing organisms affect the body. Microorganisms have plagued humans since the beginning of time, causing debilitating diseases and even death. But how, exactly, do these microorganisms infect and cause disease? The books in this series examine various microbiological scourges that have affected humans as well as the steps that have been taken to identify, isolate, prevent, and eradicate them. Each title will outline the history and treatments of the diseases, highlighting how improvements in prevention and treatment techniques have affected the disease's impact on the world population. Encephalitis--an inflammation of the brain that can come on suddenly and be fatal--is most commonly caused by a virus, but may also be the result of bacterial infection.

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Review:

"Each holds almost 150 pages of information charting not only the world history of the disease, but the changes it effected on world society during hs course. From the disease's progress to the various efforts to cure and control it, these are intriguing documentaries...All are highly recommended picks, offering lasting library lending value."

About this edition

• Publisher: Chelsea House Publishers
• Publication date: 2005
• ISBN 10: 0791085031
• ISBN 13: 9780791085035
• Binding: Library Binding
• Number of pages: 104