Infectious disease research / Allman, Toney

Examines the science behind infectious disease research, explaining how scientific discoveries have led to advances in the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of various infectious diseases.

Presents information on infectious and devastating diseases and the research scientists do in order to learn more about them and how to stop them. Examines case studies of modern day infectious diseases, such as the cholera epidemic in Haiti after the 2010 earthquake, and offers advice on preventing and preparing for infectious diseases that may strike in the future.