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Contagious Diseases Sourcebook:
Basic Consumer Health Information about Infectious Diseases Spread by Person-to-Person Contact...
Bellenir, Karen, Ed.
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Category: ConsHlth: Disease Publisher: Omnigraphic, Inc. Audience: Consumer/ Patient Dimensions: 9.2 x 1.5 x 6.2 in
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Synopsis:
When disease-causing microbes are transmitted from one person to another, a wide variety of illnesses can result. Some may produce mild symptoms and present little bother, while others can be life threatening or lead to chronic disorders. Contagious Diseases Sourcebook provides information about bacterial, viral, fungal, parasitic, and other diseases spread by person-to-person contact. It explains what microbes are, how they cause disease, how they are spread and treated, and how associated illnesses can be prevented through techniques like handwashing or vaccination. The problem of antimicrobial resistance is explained, and suggestions to lessen its potential impact on future disease control efforts are provided. A section on vaccination explains how immunity is acquired through vaccines, gives current immunization schedules for children, adolescents, and adults, discusses vaccine safety, and provides facts about current research related to vaccines. A glossary and directories of resources are also included.
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