Outbreaks and Epidemics Battling Infection from Measles to Coronavirus - Hot Science

'A book that couldn't be more timely, providing an accessible introduction to epidemiology.' KirkusA compelling and disquieting journey through the history and science of epidemics.For centuries mankind has waged war against the infections that, left untreated, would have the power to wipe out communities, or even entire populations. Yet for all our advanced scientific knowledge, only one human disease - smallpox - has ever been eradicated globally.In recent years, outbreaks of Ebola and Zika have provided vivid examples of how difficult it is to contain an infection once it strikes, and the panic that a rapidly spreading epidemic can ignite. But while we chase the diseases we are already aware of, new ones are constantly emerging, like the coronavirus that spread across the world in 2020. At the same time, antimicrobial resistance is harnessing infections that we once knew how to control, enabling them to thrive once more.Meera Senthilingam presents a timely look at humanity's ongoing battle against infection, examining the successes and failures of the past, along with how we are confronting the challenges of today, and our chances of eradicating disease in the future.

ISBN:	9781785785634
Publisher:	Icon Books
Imprint:	Icon Books
Published date:	16 Apr 2020
DEWEY:	614.49
DEWEY edition:	23
Language:	English
Number of pages:	xv, 176
Weight:	214g
Height:	193mm
Width:	138mm
Spine width:	15mm

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