Viva-facts On File: The Ency.of Infectious Diseases

The medical community constantly reviews and reconsiders the data that is collected on diseases and infections in order to provide more effective care to those who suffer the maladies. Reflecting the most recent advancements in medical technology and knowledge, The Encyclopedia of Infectious Diseases, Second Edition is a comprehensive resource for general readers on the causes, symptoms, diagnoses, and treatments of diseases. It provides recent information on specific diseases (such as heart disease and Gulf War Syndrome), on breakthroughs regarding the causes of some diseases (such as microbial infections, antigens triggered by genetic and environmental factors), and on trends and advances in treatment (such as research with zinc).This new edition offers updated directories and resources for further information on infectious diseases, and a glossary that includes many new terms.