Yellow Fever
Aus der Reihe
Deadly Diseases & Epidemics (H
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- Englisch ausgewählt
Fr. 62.90
inkl. gesetzl. MwSt.,
Beschreibung
Produktdetails
Einband
Gebundene Ausgabe
Altersempfehlung
14 - 17 Jahr(e)
Erscheinungsdatum
01.11.2009
Abbildungen
full-colour photographs & illustrations, maps, sidebars, further reading, references, glossary, endnotes, web sites, index
Verlag
Chelsea House PublishersSeitenzahl
128
Maße (L/B/H)
23.1/15.5/1.3 cm
Gewicht
354 g
Sprache
Englisch
ISBN
978-1-60413-231-1
Caused by a virus that is spread through the bite of an infected mosquito, yellow fever gets its name for the jaundice it causes its victims. This hemorrhagic illness has plagued humans throughout history, and before the development of a yellow fever vaccine, the mortality rate from this disease was high. Tropical nations now prevent epidemic yellow fever levels through vaccination, and travelers to these areas are advised to take precautions. Yellow Fever explores both the historical and epidemiological aspects of this disease. Colorful photographs, maps, and illustrations provide important explanations of various aspects of yellow fever, and information on vaccination, treatment, prevention, and up-to-date statistics on worldwide incidences are provided. Chapters include:
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