Emerging infectious diseases

by Beltz, Lisa A.,
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Series: Public health/epidemiology and biostatistics ; . 10 Edition statement:1st ed. Published by : Jossey-Bass, (San Francisco, Calif. :) Physical details: xvi, 734 p. : ill. (some col.), maps (some col.). Year: 2011
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Includes bibliographical references and index.

pt. 1. Introduction to emerging infectious diseases -- pt. 2. Bacterial infections -- pt. 3. Viral infections -- pt. 4. Parasitic infections -- pt. 5. Infectious proteins -- pt. 6. Special issues in infectious diseases.

"This important resource offers a comprehensive introduction to emerging and reemerging infectious disease, including the underlying mechanisms of microbial emergence, the technology used to detect them and the strategies available to contain them. The author describes the diseases and their causative agents that are major factors in the health of populations the world over. One of the main features of the book is its broad coverage of 25 different emerging infectious diseases, most of which are directly important to those practicing health in the U.S. The book is designed for students in epidemiology, global health, and biology"-- Provided by publisher.

Electronic reproduction. Palo Alto, Calif. : ebrary, 2013. Available via World Wide Web. Access may be limited to ebrary affiliated libraries.

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