Discusses the history of the poliovirus, including the effects on the body, vaccines and the researchers who discovered them, and the threat this virus still holds on the world.

Polio (Deadly Diseases and Epidemics)

Teen & Young Adult

Hecht, Alan

Personal Health

Chelsea House Pub

A continuing series with sidebars, further readings, and web site addresses explores different diseases found throughout the world to show the science behind how disease-causing organisms affect the body.

Anthrax (Deadly Diseases and Epidemics)

Decker, Janet, Ph.D.

'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.

Mononucleosis (Deadly Diseases and Epidemics)

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.

In 1999, a deadly strain of West Nile virus struck parts of the northeastern United States. Caused by a virus from the family Flaviridae, genus Flavivirus, the disease was common in Africa and the Middle East. Today, it can be found across North America, Europe, and Asia. West Nile can cause serious illness, and in severe cases, lead to encephalitis, a swelling of the brain, which can be fatal. This revised edition of West Nile Virus contains new illustrations and up-to-date information, and takes a look at the origins of this disease, how it is transmitted, how it is treated, and what measures are being taken to combat it. Updates to this edition include expanded information on West Nile virus strains and genetic sequencing of the virus, as well as the latest outbreak statistics and a section discussing recent efforts to create a West Nile virus vaccine. Chapters include:
<ul>
<li>The West Nile Panic </li>
<li>A Virus Transmitted by Mosquitoes </li>
<li>How West Nile Virus Causes Disease</li>
<li>Diagnosis and Treatment of West Nile Virus</li>
<li>Vaccines and Prevention.</li>
</ul>

West Nile Virus (Deadly Diseases and Epidemics)

Sfakianos, Jeffrey N.

A guide to antidepressant and antianxiety drugs, including their history, proper use, side effects, abuse, and more.

Antidepressants and Antianxiety Drugs (Understanding Drugs)

Social Issues

Chelsea House Publications

This book explains how cancer drugs work and looks at the ongoing effort to develop new and better anti-cancer drugs.

Cancer Treatment Drugs (Understanding Drugs)

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Cocaine and Crack (Understanding Drugs)

Hepatitis means an inflammation of the liver, but it also refers to a group of viral infections that affect the liver. There are several types of viral hepatitis, but the most common are A, B, and C. Viral hepatitis is spread through contact with infected blood, bodily fluids, or feces, though it may also result from alcohol and drug use or from other diseases. Acute hepatitis refers to the initial infection and can be mild or severe; chronic hepatitis refers to a serious condition in which the infection lasts six months or longer. Currently, vaccines are available for the prevention of hepatitis A and B viruses. This second edition of Hepatitis delves into the history, causes, and current treatments for this disease, giving valuable information to student researchers. Foreword by David Heymann, World Health Organization Chapters include: The Phases of Hepatitis Symptoms of Hepatitis Inflammation and Immune Response Hepatitis A Hepatitis B Hepatitis C

Hepatitis (Deadly Diseases & Epidemics (Hardcover))

Health, Fitness & Dieting

Horn, Lyle W.

Diseases & Physical Ailments

Tuberculosis is a serious infection caused most commonly by the Mycobacterium tuberculosis bacterium or one of three other organisms of the Mycobacterium genus. Tuberculosis primarily affects the lungs, but the infection can attack any part of the body. If left untreated, tuberculosis can cause lung damage, meningitis, and even death; the World Health Organization reported 1.3 million deaths due to tuberculosis in 2008. Those at highest risk for tuberculosis include those with weakened immune systems and those in areas of the world with poor nutrition and poor access to health care. Most cases of tuberculosis can be treated with a combination of medications that are taken for several months, but failure by many people to fully follow their course of treatment has led to the emergence of drug-resistant strains of tuberculosis bacteria. Tuberculosis, Second Edition covers the history, causes, and treatments of this potentially deadly disease. Chapters include: -The History of Tuberculosis -The Tuberculosis Bacteria -Transmission from Organism to Organism -What Happens Once a Person Is Infected -The Immune Response to Tuberculosis Infection -Screening for Tuberculosis -The Tuberculosis Vaccine.

Tuberculosis (Deadly Diseases and Epidemics)

Finer, Kim R.

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Polio (Deadly Diseases and Epidemics)

Anthrax (Deadly Diseases and Epidemics)

Mononucleosis (Deadly Diseases and Epidemics)

Polio (Deadly Diseases and Epidemics)

West Nile Virus (Deadly Diseases and Epidemics)

Antidepressants and Antianxiety Drugs (Understanding Drugs)

Cancer Treatment Drugs (Understanding Drugs)

Cocaine and Crack (Understanding Drugs)

Hepatitis (Deadly Diseases & Epidemics (Hardcover))

Tuberculosis (Deadly Diseases and Epidemics)