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Acute Contagious Diseases

Acute Contagious Diseases

Welch, William M.
Schamberg, Jay F.

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Medical ReferencePublic Health

ISBN10: 1432512153
ISBN13: 9781432512156
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Jan 17 2007
Pages: 772
Weight: 2.87
Height: 1.54 Width: 7.50 Depth: 9.25
Language: English
Acute Contagious Diseases is a book written by William M. Welch, which provides a comprehensive overview of various infectious diseases that spread rapidly and can be transmitted from one person to another. The book covers a wide range of topics, including the history of contagious diseases, their causes, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention.The author starts by introducing the concept of contagious diseases and their impact on human health throughout history. He then goes on to discuss the different types of infectious agents, including bacteria, viruses, fungi, and parasites, and how they can cause diseases such as tuberculosis, influenza, measles, and smallpox.The book also explores the various modes of transmission of contagious diseases, such as direct contact, droplet spread, airborne transmission, and vector-borne transmission. The author explains how these modes of transmission can be prevented through measures such as vaccination, quarantine, and isolation.In addition, the book provides a detailed description of the clinical features of each disease, including their incubation period, symptoms, and complications. The author also discusses the various laboratory tests used to diagnose these diseases and the different treatment options available, including antibiotics, antiviral drugs, and supportive care.Overall, Acute Contagious Diseases is a valuable resource for healthcare professionals, researchers, and anyone interested in learning about the prevention and treatment of infectious diseases. It provides a comprehensive overview of the subject matter and is written in a clear and concise style that is easy to understand.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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