Cholera

Sivakumar Joghi Thatha Gowder

ISBN 10: 9535104152 / ISBN 13: 9789535104155

Published by Intechopen Mär 2012, 2012

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Neuware -Cholera, a problem in Third World countries, is a complicated diarrheal disease caused by the bacterium Vibrio cholerae. The latest outbreak in Haiti and surrounding areas in 2010 illustrated that cholera remains a serious threat to public health and safety. With advancements in research, cholera can be prevented and effectively treated. Irrespective of 'Military' or 'Monetary' power, with one's 'Own Power', we can defeat this disease. The book 'Cholera' is a valuable resource of power (knowledge) not only for cholera researchers but for anyone interested in promoting the health of people. Experts from different parts of the world have contributed to this important work thereby generating this power. Key features include the history of cholera, geographical distribution of the disease, mode of transmission, Vibrio cholerae activities, characterization of cholera toxin, cholera antagonists and preventive measures.Books on Demand GmbH, Überseering 33, 22297 Hamburg 232 pp. Englisch.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Cholera
• Publisher: Intechopen Mär 2012
• Publication Date: 2012
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 9535104152
• ISBN 13: 9789535104155
• Binding: Buch
• Condition: Neu
• Dimensions: 266W x 185H x 21D millimeters 266 millimeters width by 185 millimeters height by 21 millimeters depth
• Weight: 719 grams

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Synopsis

Cholera, a problem in Third World countries, is a complicated diarrheal disease caused by the bacterium Vibrio cholerae. The latest outbreak in Haiti and surrounding areas in 2010 illustrated that cholera remains a serious threat to public health and safety. With advancements in research, cholera can be prevented and effectively treated. Irrespective of "Military" or "Monetary" power, with one's "Own Power", we can defeat this disease. The book "Cholera" is a valuable resource of power (knowledge) not only for cholera researchers but for anyone interested in promoting the health of people. Experts from different parts of the world have contributed to this important work thereby generating this power. Key features include the history of cholera, geographical distribution of the disease, mode of transmission, Vibrio cholerae activities, characterization of cholera toxin, cholera antagonists and preventive measures.