Acute Infectious Hemorrhagic Fevers And Mycotoxicoses In The Union Of Soviet Socialist Republics: Medical Science Publication No. 2

""Acute Infectious Hemorrhagic Fevers And Mycotoxicoses In The Union Of Soviet Socialist Republics: Medical Science Publication No. 2"" is a scientific book written by Nobel Prize-winning virologist and physician Daniel Carleton Gajdusek. The book provides a comprehensive overview of acute infectious hemorrhagic fevers and mycotoxicoses, two types of diseases that were prevalent in the Soviet Union during the mid-20th century.The book is divided into two parts, with the first part focusing on acute infectious hemorrhagic fevers. Gajdusek provides a detailed description of the clinical manifestations, epidemiology, and pathogenesis of these diseases, which include Lassa fever, Marburg fever, and Ebola virus disease. The second part of the book focuses on mycotoxicoses, which are diseases caused by the ingestion of food contaminated with fungal toxins. Gajdusek describes the different types of mycotoxicoses, their clinical manifestations, and the methods of diagnosis and treatment.Throughout the book, Gajdusek draws on his extensive experience studying infectious diseases and his work with patients in the Soviet Union. He also provides a historical context for these diseases, discussing their impact on public health and the efforts made to control their spread.Overall, ""Acute Infectious Hemorrhagic Fevers And Mycotoxicoses In The Union Of Soviet Socialist Republics: Medical Science Publication No. 2"" is a valuable resource for researchers, physicians, and public health professionals interested in the study and control of infectious diseases.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.