Rubella and rubeola were once commonly thought of as childhood diseases. This book takes a look at the history, pathology, potential complications, prevention, and treatment of these diseases.
Rubella and rubeola were once commonly thought of as childhood diseases. This book takes a look at the history, pathology, potential complications, pr...
Explores both the historical and epidemiological aspects of yellow fever. This book features colorful photographs, maps, and illustrations that provide important explanations of various aspects of yellow fever, and offers information on vaccination, treatment, prevention, and statistics on worldwide incidences.
Explores both the historical and epidemiological aspects of yellow fever. This book features colorful photographs, maps, and illustrations that provid...
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.
Looks at Syphilis from historical and epidemiological perspectives, describing the discovery of the bacterium that causes syphilis as well as the medi...
Meningitis is an inflammation of the meninges, the protective covering that surrounds the brain and spinal cord. Most commonly caused by a viral infection, it may also result from infection with bacteria or fungus. Bacterial meningitis is usually more severe than viral meningitis and can lead to hearing loss, learning disabilities, and brain damage. If not treated promptly, it can be deadly. This revised edition of Meningitis contains the most current information on the causes, spread, treatment, and prevention of the disease, as well as new illustrations and new case studies. Updates cover...
Meningitis is an inflammation of the meninges, the protective covering that surrounds the brain and spinal cord. Most commonly caused by a viral infec...