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142 pp.
| Chelsea |
January, 2007 |
LibraryISBN 978-0-7910-8681-0$31.95
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YADeadly Diseases and Epidemics series.
As in other volumes in this series (all written by scientists), biological structures of and research into understanding each disease are described, as well as epidemiological considerations and current studies in treatment or prevention. Dense scientific terminology, sophisticated explanations, and complicated diagrams are off-putting and will make the books accessible only to a limited readership. Reading list, websites. Glos., ind. Review covers these Deadly Diseases and Epidemics titles: Prostate Cancer, Lung Cancer, Helicobacter Pylori, Antibiotic-Resistant Bacteria, Rabies, Pelvic Inflammatory Disease, and Cervical Cancer.