| View Larger Image | Human Diseases and Conditions - Supplement II: Infectious Diseases and the Immune System (Human Diseases and Conditions) | Hardcoverby Neil Izenberg (Author), Neil Izenberg (Editor), Steven A. Dowshen (Editor)
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| | Binding: | Hardcover | | Publisher: | Charles Scribners Sons/Reference | | Edition: | 1stst Edition | | Page Count: | 472 Pages | | Publication Date: | August 12, 2003 | | Sales Rank: | 2,118,273nd |
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Product Description
Infectious diseases have played a dominant role in the history of human disease and medical care. This volume provides essential, accessible information on scores of infectious diseases, their spread through populations, symptoms, diagnoses, and treatment. The text, organized alphabetically, spotlights how infectious diseases have influenced key aspects of human civilization. How the human body defends itself against contagion is also the subject of articles. Which components of the immune system interact to fight certain diseases? How do they triumph -- or fail? Other entries explore bioterrorism, the difference between viruses, bacteria, fungi, and other microorganisms, HIV/AIDs, antibiotics and antibiotic resistance, public health, hygiene, and disease control, and new techniques for the diagnosis of infections. What can be done to avoid and prevent infections is also addressed. This second supplement to the Human Diseases and Conditions is published in collaboration with a medical board from the Nemours Foundation of the Alfred I. duPont Hospital for Children, Wilmington, Delaware. It includes about 75 articles and more than 60 photos and illustrations. (20000701) |
CUSTOMER REVIEWS (Average Customer Rating: 5.0 based on 1 review)
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A MUST FOR THE FAMILY LIBRARY, SCHOOLS AND CLINICS  5 Stars
December 15, 2001
Human Diseases and Conditions is an up to date, comprehensive and readable encyclopedia of information thoroughly covering issues of mental and emotional health, addiction and compulsive disorders and related topics. It includes community resources, websites and other relevant references for kids, adolescents, and families who need more information and support. It is a must for the family library, schools and clinics, and any organization that serves families.
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