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Mononucleosis
Janet Decker, Alan Hecht, Hilary Babcock MD, David Heymann
Library Binding (Chelsea House Publications, Nov. 1, 2008)'Mononucleosis' explores the microbiology of the virus as well as treatment and prevention options. This revised edition provides updated information on current research and treatments as well as new illustrations.
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Polio
Alan Hecht, Hilary Babcock MD, David Heymann
Library Binding (Chelsea House Publications, Jan. 1, 2009)This edition of 'Polio' contains new illustrations and updated coverage of all aspects of this disease, including the latest vaccination information, world outbreak and immunization statistics, and a progress report on international efforts to eradicate polio.
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Mad Cow Disease
Carmen Ferreiro
Hardcover (Chelsea House Publishers, March 1, 2005)BSE is becoming an increasing concern as tainted beef has caused deadly outbreaks of the disease around the world. Year 9+. Ages 15+.
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Gonorrhea
Linda Kollar, Brian R. Shmaefsky
Paperback (Chelsea House Pub, May 1, 2005)Discusses the history of one of the most common sexually transmitted diseases, and includes symptoms, complications, treatment, and prevention.
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HIV/Aids
Consuelo M. Beck-Sague, Caridad Beck, I. Edward Alcamo, David L. Heymann
Library Binding (Chelsea House Publishers, June 1, 2003)Discusses the history of HIV/AIDS, including symptoms, diagnosis, current and future treatment prospects, and prevention.
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Syphilis
Brian Shmaefsky, Hilary Babcock MD, David L Heymann Ed.
Hardcover (Chelsea House Publications, Oct. 1, 2009)Looks at Syphilis from historical and epidemiological perspectives, describing the discovery of the bacterium that causes syphilis as well as the medical advances that shed light on how the disease spread, how that spread could be prevented, and the development of effective treatments. This edition includes statistics of syphilis rates in the US.
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Tularemia
Susan Siderovski, Edward I Alcamo Ph.D., David Heymann
Library Binding (Chelsea House Publications, Feb. 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. Rabbit fever, otherwise known as tularemia, is transmitted mostly throughblood-sucking insects, including fleas, ticks, and deer flies.
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Ebola
Tara C. Smith, Edward I. Alcamo
Library Binding (Chelsea House Pub (Library), Sept. 1, 2005)Gives a history of the appearance of the Ebola and Marburg viruses and details the characteristics of the Ebola virus and techniques used to research it. Ebola, or hemorrhagic fever (Ebola HF), is a disease that affects both humans and nonhuman primates,including monkeys, gorillas, and chimpanzees.Gives a history of the appearance of the Ebola and Marburg viruses and details the characteristics of the Ebola virus and techniques used to research it.
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Infectious Diseases of the Mouth
Scott C Kachlany
Library Binding (Chelsea House Publications, Aug. 1, 2007)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.
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Meningitis
Brian Robert Shmaefsky, Edward I. Alcamo
Library Binding (Chelsea House Pub (Library), Oct. 1, 2004)Describes the inflammation effecting the central nervous system that is meningitis, the many causes that make it difficult to diagnose and treat, and how the medical field tries to prevent and treat the disease.
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Streptococcus
Associate Professor Tara C Smith, Edward I Alcamo Ph.D., David Heymann
Library Binding (Chelsea House Publications, Aug. 1, 2007)Group B Streptococcus is a type of bacteria that mostly affects infants, the elderly, and those with immune systems compromised due to other diseases. It can cause severe infection and meningitis. Approximately 19,000 cases occur annually in the United States, and it's the most common cause of life-threatening infections in newborns. This informative book enhances readers' understanding of this didease by examining how this type of bacteria lives and is transmitted, and explaining how it can be prevented
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Encephalitis
Ona Bloom, Professor Jennifer Morgan, Edward I Alcamo Ph.D., David Heymann
Library Binding (Chelsea House Publications, Sept. 1, 2005)This continuing series will explore 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. Encephalitis--an inflammation of the brain that can come on suddenly and be fatal--is most commonly caused by a virus, but may also be the result of bacterial infection.