SARS war : combating the disease /

In this book, the global SARS outbreak is traced and described, with a focus on the regions where the most infections have been identified. An overview of the whole saga is presented: how the disease spreads; how governments react; how societies and people cope; and how health experts work fervently...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Clasificación:Libro Electrónico
Otros Autores: Leung, Ping-Chung, 1941-, Ooi, Eng Eong
Formato: Electrónico eBook
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: Singapore ; River Edge, N.J. : World Scientific, ©2003.
Temas:
Viral pneumonia > Transmission.
SARS (Disease)
Coronaviruses.
Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome > prevention & control
Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome > transmission
Severe acute respiratory syndrome-related coronavirus > pathogenicity
Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome
Coronaviridae
Syndrome respiratoire aigu sévère.
Coronavirus.
MEDICAL > Forensic Medicine.
MEDICAL > Preventive Medicine.
MEDICAL > Public Health.
Coronaviruses
SARS.
Acceso en línea:Texto completo
Descripción
Sumario:In this book, the global SARS outbreak is traced and described, with a focus on the regions where the most infections have been identified. An overview of the whole saga is presented: how the disease spreads; how governments react; how societies and people cope; and how health experts work fervently to identify the virus and search for a cure. In addition, the book contains guidelines on what a person or organisation can do to reduce the risk of contracting the deadly illness. It includes precautionary measures disseminated by the WHO and preventive herbal concoctions recommended by Chinese physicians, presented in an easy-to-read manner. Furthermore, insights of experts are provided. This book is available in English and Chinese, both simplified and traditional.
Descripción Física:1 online resource (150 pages) : illustrations
ISBN:9789812791191
9812791191
1281933732
9781281933737

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