Experts in the field of microbiology tell the great detective stories of how some of the world's best-known deadly disease-causing microbes were first isolated, identified, and studied. Readers learn how these deadly viruses and bacteria cause disease and what steps have been taken to eradicate them. The Centers for Disease Control reports that millions of people in the United States contract influenza (the flu) each year. Learn more about this common, contagious virus that is dangerously spread through the air.
Experts in the field of microbiology tell the great detective stories of how some of the world's best-known deadly disease-causing microbes were first...
Focuses on the disease from a molecular and biological standpoint, discussing disease transmission and replication, as well as its effects on the body and treatment/prevention methods.
Focuses on the disease from a molecular and biological standpoint, discussing disease transmission and replication, as well as its effects on the body...
Experts in the field of microbiology tell the great detective stories of how some of the world's best-known deadly disease-causing microbes were first isolated, identified, and studied. Readers learn how these deadly viruses and bacteria cause disease and what steps have been taken to eradicate them. The sexually transmitted disease syphilis develops in three stages and is spread through open sores. Read about this complex disease that has infected and maimed people for centuries, but now can often be cured with just a single dose of penicillin.
Experts in the field of microbiology tell the great detective stories of how some of the world's best-known deadly disease-causing microbes were first...
Experts in the field of microbiology tell the great detective stories of how some of the world's best-known deadly disease-causing microbes were first isolated, identified, and studied. Readers learn how these deadly viruses and bacteria cause disease and what steps have been taken to eradicate them. Tuberculosis killed one out of every seven people living in the United States and Europe in the late 19th century. Today, tuberculosis is the second most fatal infectious disease, claiming the lives of two million people each year. Learn about this ancient disease that we are still striving to...
Experts in the field of microbiology tell the great detective stories of how some of the world's best-known deadly disease-causing microbes were first...
Although we thought we had eliminated this scourge, recent events have brought Smallpox back into the limelight. This book discusses the history of the disease as well as treatment and prevention.
Although we thought we had eliminated this scourge, recent events have brought Smallpox back into the limelight. This book discusses the history of th...
Campylobacteriosis is the leading cause of bacterial foodborne illness in the United States. Learn about this common foodborne illness, its symptoms and how it can be prevented.
Campylobacteriosis is the leading cause of bacterial foodborne illness in the United States. Learn about this common foodborne illness, its symptoms a...
Streptococcus refers to any of a number of bacteria in the Streptococcus genus. Some of these bacteria live on humans or other hosts without causing harm, while others invade and cause illness, perhaps the most common of which is popularly referred to as strep throat.
Streptococcus refers to any of a number of bacteria in the Streptococcus genus. Some of these bacteria live on humans or other hosts without causing h...
A common viral infection, herpes, in its different forms, can produce cold sores and fever blisters on the mouth or genital sores. Although herpes cannot be cured, there are many treatment options available today to prevent its outbreaks and decrease its associated discomforts.
A common viral infection, herpes, in its different forms, can produce cold sores and fever blisters on the mouth or genital sores. Although herpes can...