Encyclopedia of Infectious Diseases (Encyclopedia of Infectious Diseases, 1998) - Hardcover

Carol Ann Turkington; Bonnie Ashby

9780816035120: Encyclopedia of Infectious Diseases (Encyclopedia of Infectious Diseases, 1998)

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0816035121 ISBN 13: 9780816035120

Publisher: Facts on File, 1998

Encyclopedia contains the most recent information on new statistics, emerging infections, new diseases, and details on the risk of bioterrorism. Covers updated data on diagnosis, genetics, and treatments of diseases such as Ebola, Avian flu, and Lyme disease. All entries are cross-referenced and indexed. Previous edition: c1998.

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About the Author:

Dr. Joseph Harris, author of the "Get Ready!" books for Grades 1, 2, and 4, holds a Ph.D. in psychology from the Graduate Training Program in School Psychology at the University of South Carolina. He is an adjunct professor in psychology at Converse College.Carol Turkington, series editor, specializes in developmental psychology. Her articles on parenting and health have appeared in "Parents", "Psychology Today", and the "New York Times".

From Booklist:

The recent advent of the SARs virus proves the validity of a statement in the introduction to this title, which says "new viruses may still appear." Although SARs is too recent to be included among the infectious diseases in this second edition (updating a volume that was published in 1998), others that have emerged in the last five years, including West Nile virus, are here. The alphabetically arranged volume covers diseases, treatment options, and relevant organizations. Comprehensive information is provided for each disease and includes its cause, symptoms, treatment, and prevention. Major diseases that have had an impact on the world's population (tuberculosis, AIDs) are covered in depth and include a history. This feature makes the volume useful to researchers and students.

New to this edition are articles on bioterrorism risks and the West Nile virus. Other entries have been updated to include new information. Charts and information boxes, including several on food safety, appear throughout the book. Appendixes include a list of drugs used to treat infectious diseases and a guide to home disinfection. There is also a bibliography and a topical list of organizations.

The readable text and the clear organization of information make this a useful title for secondary-school and public libraries. It will also be useful in consumer health and patient education collections. RBB
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