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9781604132335

Anthrax

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  • ISBN13:

    9781604132335

  • ISBN10:

    1604132337

  • Edition: 2nd
  • Format: Nonspecific Binding
  • Copyright: 2008-11-01
  • Publisher: CHELSEA HOUSE PUBLISHERS

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In 2001, anthrax became a household word when spores of this deadly bacterium were mailed through the U.S. Postal Service. Five people died in these attacks. Anthrax, Second Edition describes the Bacillus anthracis bacterium that causes the disease, tells how anthrax is spread, details the signs and symptoms of anthrax, and explains how it is treated. This revised edition includes up-to-date information on treatment and prevention, new illustrations and photographs, and the latest revelations in the FBI's investigation of the 2001 anthrax attacks. Book jacket.

Table of Contents

Forewordp. 6
A Cloud of Deathp. 8
The Fifth Plaguep. 20
Human Anthraxp. 34
How Anthrax Causes Diseasep. 46
Deadly Letters (Outbreak 2001)p. 59
Diagnosing and Treating Anthraxp. 77
Anthrax Vaccinep. 93
Anthrax and Bioterrorismp. 106
Notesp. 122
Glossaryp. 124
Further Resourcesp. 130
Indexp. 133
About the Authorsp. 137
About the Consulting Editorp. 138
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Anthrax became a household word in 2001 when spores of the bacterium were delivered via the U.S. postal service by unknown terrorists. The very mention of anthrax has the potential to set off a panic, but what is anthrax, what are its symptoms, and why is it so dangerous? Anthrax, Second Edition looks at the history of this deadly disease, from biblical times to the present, and investigates possible treatments to protect humans against it. This revised edition provides relevant, up-to-date information about anthrax and what doctors and scientists are doing to combat this threat.
Chapters include:
A Cloud of Death
The Fifth Plague
Human Anthrax
Deadly Letters (Outbreak 2001)
Diagnosing and Treating Anthrax
Anthrax Vaccine
Anthrax and Bioterrorism.

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