Overview
These in-depth and informative books examine the nature of these diseases and the devastating effects they have had on populations throughout the world and throughout history. From the earliest infections like malaria to modern-day health crises such as SARS, these fascinating titles explore not only the causes of these diseases and their role in the history of humankind but also the human toll inflicted by these epidemics. The history of hepatitis is a long one, with references to hepatitis-like symptoms showing up in 2000 BC. This well-written book explores all forms of hepatitis (A, B, C, and others), examining each and discussing symptoms specific to that form. The author discusses various epidemics as they occurred throughout the past century. Supplemented by statistics from the Centers for Disease Control, with chapters on research and treatment,
- | Author: Aileen Gallagher
- | Publisher: Rosen Publishing Group
- | Publication Date: Jan 01, 2005
- | Number of Pages: 68 pages
- | Binding: Paperback or Softback
- | ISBN-10: 1435837177
- | ISBN-13: 9781435837171
