West Nile Virus (Deadly Diseases and Epidemics)

Describes the signs and symptoms of the deadly virus spread by mosquitoes and discusses preventive measures.

West Nile Virus (Deadly Diseases And Epidemics)

Teen & Young Adult

Sfakianos, Jeffrey N.

Personal Health

Chelsea House Pub

This continuing series explores different diseases to show the science behind how disease-causing organisms affect the body. Microorganisms have plagued humans since the beginning of time, causing debilitating diseases and even death. But how, exactly, do these microorganisms infect and cause disease? The books in this series examine various microbiological scourges that have affected humans as well as the steps that have been taken to identify, isolate, prevent, and eradicate them. Each title will outline the history and treatments of the diseases, highlighting how improvements in prevention and treatment techniques have affected the disease's impact on the world population. Also known as the bird flu, avian influenza is a disease that once infected only birds but has acquired the ability to infect humans with deadly results.

Avian Flu (Deadly Diseases & Epidemics (Hardcover))

Chelsea House Publications

Explores avian influenza to show the science behind how it affects the body, and includes sidebars, further readings, and Web site addresses.

Avian Flu (Deadly Diseases and Epidemics)

Science & Math

Science for Kids

Checkmark Books

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>

Hecht, Alan

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West Nile Virus (Deadly Diseases And Epidemics)

West Nile Virus (Deadly Diseases and Epidemics)

Avian Flu (Deadly Diseases & Epidemics (Hardcover))

Avian Flu (Deadly Diseases and Epidemics)

West Nile Virus (Deadly Diseases and Epidemics)