Outbreak Disease Detectives at Work |
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Author:
| Friedlander, Mark P. |
Series title: | Discovery! Ser. |
ISBN: | 978-0-8225-9039-2 |
Publication Date: | Jan 2009 |
Publisher: | Lerner Publishing Group
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Book Format: | Hardback |
List Price: | USD $31.93 |
Book Description:
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What happens when a strange new illness affects many people all at once? Epidemiologists - the disease detectives - are called in to investigate the situation. the recent outbreaks of West Nile Virus, avian flu, and severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS) have presented unique challenges to epidemiologists. In all-new sections, this updated edition reveals the efforts involved in identifying and containing the spread of these life-threatening diseases. Also included is the latest...
More DescriptionWhat happens when a strange new illness affects many people all at once? Epidemiologists - the disease detectives - are called in to investigate the situation. the recent outbreaks of West Nile Virus, avian flu, and severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS) have presented unique challenges to epidemiologists. In all-new sections, this updated edition reveals the efforts involved in identifying and containing the spread of these life-threatening diseases. Also included is the latest information on HIV/AIDS, as well as a special section about the difficulties involved in dealing with deliberate acts of bioterrorism, such as anthrax attacks. Outbreak takes a look at epidemics and pandemics that have plagued people throughout history, and the men and women responsible for battling them.