New and Evolving Infections of the 21st Century (Emerging Infectious Diseases of the 21st Century) [Hardcover]

I.W. Fong (Editor), Kenneth Alibek (Editor)

Book Description

Publication Date: November 2, 2006 | ISBN-10: 0387326472 | ISBN-13: 978-0387326474 | Edition: 1

This volume provides guidance and answers to frequently asked questions in infectious diseases, thus facilitating improved patient care, prudent and cost effective management and investigation of these disorders. Other more complicated but less common conditions are also reviewed. Uniquely, this volume directly discusses several controversies regarding infectious diseases from the 21st century.

Editorial Reviews

Review

From the reviews: "The book is well timed, and it places perceived and real viral threats in perspective. … the book will be a valuable contribution to education and preparedness. … This book will be a useful and relatively current resource not only for experts and researchers in public health and infectious diseases but also for veterinary and medical professionals as well as graduate students." (Jonathan L. Heeney, New England Journal of Medicine, August, 2007)

From the Back Cover

This new volume of the Emerging Infectious Diseases of the 21st Century Series, has complied a collection of chapters by leading authorities of the world on emerging & evolving infections that is a must read for anyone interested in this topic. The chapters by reknown experts have provided a wealth of up-date information, such as clinical spectrum of disease, epidemiology, pathogenesis, diagnosis, management, prevention and future research on the following topics: Avian Influenza Entervirus 71 Erlichiosis & Anaplasmosis Hanta Virus Cardiopulmonary Syndrome New Herpes Viruses (6, 7 & 8) NIPAH & Hendra Viruses Pox Virus Zoonses SARS West Nile Virus

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Product Details

• Hardcover: 264 pages
• Publisher: Springer; 1 edition (November 2, 2006)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0387326472
• ISBN-13: 978-0387326474
• Product Dimensions: 9.3 x 6 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 13.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,158,538 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)