Description |
1 online resource (102 pages) : color illustrations, color map |
Series |
Deadly diseases and epidemics |
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Deadly diseases and epidemics.
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Contents |
An introduction to infectious disease -- The ins and outs of dengue -- Hemorrhagic fevers -- Viruses: small but deadly -- Vectors: bugs that carry disease -- Treating and avoiding dengue -- The immune system: our line of defense: -- Vaccination: waking up the army in us |
Summary |
Presents an introduction to Dengue fever and other hemorrhagic viruses, how they are transmitted to people, how they are detected and treated, and how to keep from catching these types of viruses |
Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index |
Notes |
Print version record |
Subject |
Dengue.
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Hemorrhagic fever.
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Form |
Electronic book
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Author |
Alcamo, I. Edward.
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Heymann, David L.
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ISBN |
1438101384 (electronic bk.) |
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9781438101385 (electronic bk.) |
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(Cloth) |
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