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  • Yellow Fever

    Holly Cefrey

    Library Binding (Rosen Pub Group, Sept. 16, 2001)
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  • Plague

    Donald Emmeluth

    Paperback (Chelsea House Pub, Jan. 1, 2005)
    Examines the bacterial infection known as the plague, what causes it, how it is detected, prevention, treatment, whether it was responsible for the Black Death of Europe, and steps necessary to deal with it when used as a biological weapon.

  • Anthrax

    Ph.D. Decker, Janet, Alan Hecht, M.D. Babcock, Hilary

    Library Binding (Chelsea House Pub, Nov. 1, 2008)
    A continuing series with sidebars, further readings, and web site addresses explores different diseases found throughout the world to show the science behind how disease-causing organisms affect the body.

  • Avian Flu

    Jeffrey N. Sfakianos, David Heymann

    Paperback (Checkmark Books, March 30, 2007)
    Explores avian influenza to show the science behind how it affects the body, and includes sidebars, further readings, and Web site addresses.

  • Escherichia Coli Infections

    Shannon D. Manning, I. Edward Alcamo, David Heymann

    Paperback (Chelsea House Pub, Sept. 1, 2004)
    Examines the bacteria E. coli, and describes its link to contaminated food and water, the disease it causes, how it is detected, prevention, and treatment.

  • Streptococcus Group a

    Tara C. Smith, I. Edward Alcamo, David Heymann

    Paperback (Chelsea House Pub, Aug. 1, 2004)
    Discusses the bacterium that causes a range of diseases including scarlet fever, strep throat, and the "flesh-eating disease," and examines the ongoing medical battle against group A streptococci.

  • Antibiotic-Resistant Bacteria

    Patrick Guilfoile, Edward I Alcamo Ph.D., David Heymann

    Library Binding (Chelsea House Publications, Nov. 1, 2006)
    This continuing series explores different diseases to show the science behind how disease-causing organisms affect the body. Microorganisms have plagued humans since the beginning of time, causing debilitating diseases and even death. But how, exactly, do these microorganisms infect and cause disease? The books in this series examine various microbiological scourges that have affected humans as well as the steps that have been taken to identify, isolate, prevent, and eradicate them. Each title will outline the history and treatments of the diseases, highlighting how improvements in prevention and treatment techniques have affected the disease's impact on the world population.

  • Toxic Shock Syndrome

    Brian R. Shmaefsky, M.D. Babcock, Hilary

    Library Binding (Chelsea House Pub, Nov. 1, 2010)
    A little-known deadly disease called toxic shock syndrome quickly became a top news story when scientists discovered its prevalence in some women who used a particular type of tampon during menstruation. Today, the disease continues to emerge under new circumstances. Toxic Shock Syndrome, Second Edition investigates the causes and history of toxic shock syndrome and discusses the severity of septic diseases. This revised edition features new illustrations and contains up-to-date statistics and research on toxic shock syndrome.Chapters include:Toxic Shock Syndrome: A "New" DiseaseSeptic Disease and Body DefensesStaphylococcal Toxic Shock SyndromeStreptococcal Toxic Shock SyndromeEpidemiology of Toxic Shock SyndromeDiagnosis and TreatmentToxic Shock and Feminine Hygiene.

  • Typhoid Fever

    Donald Emmeluth, I. Edward Alcamo, David L. Heymann

    Library Binding (Chelsea House Pub, Jan. 1, 2004)
    Provides the history of typhoid fever and discusses the symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment, as well as how it will be controled in the future.
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  • Dengue Fever and Other Hemorrhagic Viruses

    Tirtha Chakraborty, Edward I Alcamo Ph.D., David Heymann

    Library Binding (Chelsea House Publications, May 1, 2008)
    Dengue fever is an infectious disease that is caused by four types of viruses transmitted by Aedes aegypti mosquitoes. This work explores the biology of the dengue virus and similar viruses such as Ebola and Marburg virus, as well as their symptoms, where they are found, how they are transmitted, and the efforts to treat and eradicate them.

  • Anthrax

    Janet M. Decker

    Library Binding (Chelsea House Pub, April 1, 2003)
    Provides the history of anthrax and discusses the symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment, as well as how it is used as a biological weapon.

  • Tuberculosis

    Kim Renee Finer, I. Edward Alcamo

    Library Binding (Chelsea House Pub, April 1, 2003)
    Discusses the history of tuberculosis, including the researchers looking for a cure, the effects on the body, transmission, and the treatment of the disease.