Viruses, plagues, and history / Michael B.A. Oldstone.

Author/creator Oldstone, Michael B. A.
Format Book
Publication InfoNew York : Oxford University Press, 1998.
Descriptionxi, 211 pages : illustrations, maps ; 25 cm
Subjects

Contents Introduction -- Virology -- Immunology -- Success stories -- Smallpox -- Yellow fever -- Measles virus -- Poliomyelitis -- Present and future challenges -- Newly emerging viral plagues -- The Hemorrhagic fevers -- Lassa fever -- Ebola -- Hantavirus -- HIV infection -- AIDS -- Mad cow disease -- Spongiform encephalopathies -- Influenza virus -- Conclusions and future predictions.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references (p. 193-206) and index.
Acquisitions source Laupus- Robert W. Cihak History of Medicine Collection
LCCN 97009545
ISBN0195117239 (cloth : acid-free paper) :

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Laupus Books - Stacks WC 11.1 O449V 1998 ✔ Available Place Hold
Laupus Books - Stacks WC 11.1 O449V 1998 ✔ Available Place Hold