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Humans have lived in close proximity to other animals for thousands of years. Recent scientific studies have even shown that the presence of animals has a positive effect on our physical and mental health. People with pets typically have lower blood pressure, show fewer symptoms of depression, and t...

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Bibliographic Details
Call Number:Libro Electrónico
Main Authors: Torrey, E. Fuller (Edwin Fuller), 1937- (Author), Yolken, Robert H. (Author)
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:Inglés
Published: New Brunswick, N.J. : Rutgers University Press, ©2005.
Subjects:
Zoonoses > Popular works.
Epidemics.
Pandemics.
Disease Outbreaks
Disease Transmission, Infectious
Epidemics
Pandemics
Zoonoses > Ouvrages de vulgarisation.
Pandémies.
Maladies infectieuses > Transmission.
Épidémies.
epidemics.
pandemics.
MEDICAL > Infectious Diseases.
HEALTH & FITNESS > Diseases > Contagious.
Zoonoses
Popular Work
Popular works
Online Access:Texto completo
Table of Contents:
  • The smallest passengers on Noah's ark
  • Heirloom infections: microbes before the advent of humans
  • Humans as hunters: animal origins of bioterrorism
  • Humans as farmers: microbes move into the home
  • Humans as villagers: microbes in the promised land
  • Humans as traders: microbes get passports
  • Humans as pet-keepers: microbes move into the bedroom
  • Humans as diners: mad cows and sane chickens
  • Microbes from the modern food chain: lessons from SARS, influenza, and bird flu
  • The coming plagues: lessons from AIDS, West Nile virus, and Lyme disease
  • A four-footed viewof history.

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