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This attractive paperback is the oddest book to cross my desk in ages. It's a field guide, complete with color photographs, to the microscopic passengers and invaders our bodies can host., But exactly where do they originate, how do they multiply and what makes them virulent? Just as fascinating, what do they look like? The answers can be found in "Microterrors.", Written primarily as a reference, it is captivating enough that many will enjoy reading it from cover to cover... The quick reference format makes the book useful for busy teachers and students who need an accurate and informative overview of a disease agent., This book presents a visual catalogue of some of the most important, interesting and newsworthy biological hazards. It is organized around the four main groups of potentially pathogenic organisms, namely viruses, bacteria, fungi and protozoa. Within each chapter, one or two pages provide a description of the organism, clinical features, treatment options (drug therapy, surgery) and disease prevention. In addition, information on origin, first identification, transmission, portal of entry, and incubation period is given. A glossary of important terms is also provided., Reliable, current, easily understood information... Summing Up: Highly recommended. General readers, students, and health care professionals., A great little book that provides brief summaries of the characteristics of the major human microbial pathogens...essential and accurate information., This book presents a visual catalogue of some of the most important, interesting and newsworthy biological hazards., Attractive paperback... a field guide, complete with color photographs, to the microscopic passengers and invaders our bodies can host., A remarkable book... How many of us are as informed as we would like to be with regard to very major -- and many minor -- microbial pathogens'... This handy guide is very highly recommended., Captivating enough that many will enjoy reading it from cover to cover... accurate and informative overview of a disease agent., Where do they originate, how do they multiply and what makes them virulent? ...The answers can be found in Microterrors.
