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Emerging infectious diseases : a guide to diseases, causative agents, and surveillance / Lisa A. Beltz.

Author/creator Beltz, Lisa A., 1960-
Other author/creatorProQuest (Firm)
Format Electronic and Book
Edition1st ed.
Publication InfoSan Francisco, Calif. : Jossey-Bass, 2011.
Descriptionxvi, 734 pages : illustrations (some color), maps (some color).
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Subject(s)
Series Public health/epidemiology and biostatistics ; 10
Public health/epidemiology and biostatistics 10. ^A1099127
Contents pt. 1. Introduction to emerging infectious diseases -- pt. 2. Bacterial infections -- pt. 3. Viral infections -- pt. 4. Parasitic infections -- pt. 5. Infectious proteins -- pt. 6. Special issues in infectious diseases.
Abstract "This important resource offers a comprehensive introduction to emerging and reemerging infectious disease, including the underlying mechanisms of microbial emergence, the technology used to detect them and the strategies available to contain them. The author describes the diseases and their causative agents that are major factors in the health of populations the world over. One of the main features of the book is its broad coverage of 25 different emerging infectious diseases, most of which are directly important to those practicing health in the U.S. The book is designed for students in epidemiology, global health, and biology"-- Provided by publisher.
Local noteLaupus-WCP
Local noteLaupus-WCP
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references and index.
Reproduction noteElectronic reproduction. Ann Arbor, MI : ProQuest, 2015. Available via World Wide Web. Access may be limited to ProQuest affiliated libraries.
Genre/formElectronic books.
LCCN 2011001414

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