Books

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Title Authors Description OpenBook ID
The fatal strain The fatal strain Alan Sipress A riveting account of why science alone can't stop the next pandemicWhen avian flu began spreading across Asia in the early-2000s, it reawakened fears that had lain dormant for nearly a century. Duri… OL13740762W
Companion animal zoonoses Companion animal zoonoses J. Scott Weese "Companion Animal Zoonoses is a comprehensive resource on diseases transmissible between animals and humans. Presenting detailed prevention and control strategies for zoonotic diseases, the book is a… OL16132425W
The patient survival guide The patient survival guide Maryanne McGuckin Explains what to do to prevent acquiring infections not only in hospitals, but also in day-care centers, schools, and business offices. OL16643963W
Management of Disease in Wild Mammals Management of Disease in Wild Mammals Graham C. Smith,Richard Delahay,Michael R. Hutchings Funded by DSU Title III 2007-2012. OL16803934W
The patient as victim and vector The patient as victim and vector M. Pabst Battin Bioethics emerged at a time when infectious diseases were not a major concern. Thus bioethics never had to develop a normative framework sensitive to situations of disease transmission. The Patient a… OL18350811W
Dynamic Models in Biology Dynamic Models in Biology Stephen P. Ellner,John Guckenheimer From controlling disease outbreaks to predicting heart attacks, dynamic models are increasingly crucial for understanding biological processes. Many universities are starting undergraduate programs i… OL20999627W
The secret life of germs The secret life of germs Philip M. Tierno "They're everywhere. Silent and invisible to the naked eye, they're on everything we touch, eat, breathe - on every single inch of our skin. And despite the remarkable advances of science, germs are … OL5746649W