The Encyclopedia of Infectious Diseases (Library of Health & Living) (Library of Health and Living) - Hardcover

Turkington, Carol; Ashby, Bonnie Lee

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0816063974 ISBN 13: 9780816063970

Publisher: Facts On File Inc, 2007

Synopsis

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.

About this title

Review:

...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 Connection

From the Publisher:

Recent Review
From School Library Journal, May 1999 "This alphabetically arranged volume presents agents of infectious diseases, the illnesses themselves, associations affiliated with prevention and study of diseases, and explanations of the drugs used to treat the conditions. The explanations are clear and informative and include sufficient cross-references. . . . An up-to-date bibliography completes this title, which would be an excellent addition to reference collections." From Choice, March 1999 "Turkington and Ashby's encyclopedia differs from other works on infectious diseases written for consumers and patients, which tend to be clinical in nature . . .. Highly recommended."

About this edition

• Publisher: Facts On File Inc
• Publication date: 2007
• ISBN 10: 0816063974
• ISBN 13: 9780816063970
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 3
• Number of pages: 432