Diphtheria is a bacterial infection caused by Corynebacterium diphtheriae, which attacks the respiratory system. This title describes the disease, the bacteria that causes it, and the development of effective treatments.

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.

Cholera is one of the oldest known and best-understood infectious diseases. Thriving in unclean water, it remains a prevalent killer in countries where sanitary water sources are scarce. This book describes the history of this infectious disease and discusses characteristics that enable the microorganism to cause serious health problems.

Anthrax became a household word in 2001 when spores of the bacterium were delivered via the US postal service by terrorists. This book provides relevant, up-to-date information about anthrax and what doctors and scientists are doing to combat this threat.

'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.

This edition examines symptoms and complications of the disease, as well as treatment, prevention, and the need for flu vaccines. The author takes a look at recent outbreaks of avian flu, rapid diagnostic testing, universal flu vaccine, and the completion of sequencing over 2000 influenza virus genomes.

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.

Chicken pox was a rite of passage for children and was often looked upon as just a nuisance, although this illness can cause complications in some people. This title presents an overview of this disease caused by a herpes virus known as the varicella-zoster virus, explaining the signs and symptoms of the disease.

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.

Plague has erupted periodically throughout most of human history. The plague bacterium, Yersinia pestis, is transmitted by fleas found on many common mammals and through the air as victims develop respiratory symptoms and suffer from coughing spells. This book examines the disease from an epidemiological perspective.