communicable diseases

"Learn about diseases and their symptoms such as Lyme disease, HIV, and Malaria among others"--Provided by publisher.

Describes various sexually transmitted diseases, including AIDS, syphilis, gonorrhea, and genital herpes, and discusses their medical dangers and where to get help.

"Learn about diseases and their symptoms such as tetnus, West Nile virus, and Botulism among others"--Provided by publisher.

Presents a graphic nonfiction volume that introduces the human body's immune response to infectious disease.

Follows the spread of an epidemic by using the scientific method to follow it.

Tells the dramatic story of U.S. Army scientists and soldiers who worked to stop the outbreak of a deadly and extremely contagious virus in 1989.

Examines the dangers of infections, infestations, and diseases, describing how infections and disease are spread, and discussing treatment and prevention options, along with ways to eliminate emerging diseases before they can reach a population.

Discusses the science behind a pandemic, exploring how diseases are spread and how scientists work to stop them.

" ... traces the overlooked [Spanish flu] pandemic to reveal how the virus travelled across the globe, exposing mankind's vulnerability and putting our ingenuity to the test. [Discusses how] the Spanish flu dramatically disrupted--and often permanently altered--global politics, race relations and family structures, while spurring innovation in medicine, religion and the arts. [Argues] it was partly responsible ... for pushing India to independence, South Africa to apartheid and Switzerland to the brink of civil war ..."--OCLC.

"A unique source of information on infectious diseases that have either lately appeared for the first time in a population or rapidly increased in incidence. Provides authoritative, balanced information that addresses the pathogens that are causing and threaten to cause significant health crises. Ebola, Lassa Fever, MERS, Rift Valley Fever, and Zika virus are among the diseases covered"--Provided by the publisher.