Paleomicrobiology: Past Human Infections

Paleomicrobiology: Past Human Infections
by Didier Raoult (Editor), Michel Drancourt (Editor)

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Hardcover: 226 pages
Publisher: Springer; 1 edition (February 2008)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 3540758542

Book Description
"Paleomicrobiology Past Human Infections" features the methods and main achievements in this emerging field of research at the intersection of microbiology and evolution, history and anthropology. New molecular approaches have already provided exciting results, such as confirmation of a single biotype of Yersinia pestis as the causative agent of historical plague pandemics, and the closer proximity of Mycobacterium tuberculosis from ancient skeletons to modern strains than to Mycobacterium bovis, shedding new light on the evolution of major human pathogens and pathogenpopulation relationships. Firm microbiological diagnoses also provide historians and anthropologists with new data on which to base evaluation of past epidemics.

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Public Health and Preventive Medicine

Public Health and Preventive Medicine (Maxcy-Rosenau-Last Public Health and Preventive Medicine)
by Robert B. Wallace (Author)

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Hardcover: 1416 pages
Publisher: McGraw-Hill Medical; 15 edition (September 21, 2007)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0071441980

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An extensive, in-depth look at public health and preventive medicine topics from experts in the field
This trusted one-stop resource is a completely up-to-date, all-in-one public health and preventive medicine guide. Sponsored by the Association of Teachers of Preventive Medicine and edited and written by well-respected authorities in the range of topics covered, Maxcy-Rosenau-Last Public Health and Preventive Medicine is also an outstanding guide to additional resources of information in preparing for the board exam in preventative medicine and public health.
The new edition of Maxcy-Rosenau-Last Public Health and Preventive Medicine has been completely updated to encompass many new diseases, conditions, and policy issues that continue to dramatically shape-and expand the influence of-public health and preventive medicine.
New to this Edition:
Important coverage of new diseases, conditions, and policy issues, including critical lessons learned from the SARS epidemic, the most recent perspectives on monkey pox, plus an increased emphasis on West Nile Virus
Restructured infectious and communicable disease section that reflects the emergence of many emerging and recrudescent conditions
Greater focus on existing web-based resources for further reading
New information on community-based participatory research
Timely new chapter on bioterrorism and preparedness
Additional insights on the amelioration of disease-producing lifestyles
Research-enhancing lists and catalogs based on federal and other public access databases that are relevant to public health and prevention
More streamlined coverage of chemical exposures and diseases overall
Essentials of the public health service delivery infrastructure

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Diagnostic Testing of Allergic Disease

Diagnostic Testing of Allergic Disease (CLINICAL ALLERGY AND IMMUNOLOGY)
by Kemp/Lockey (Author)

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Hardcover: 352 pages
Publisher: Informa Healthcare; 1 edition (March 1, 2000)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0824703030

Book Description
This all-inclusive reference takes a rational approach to the use and interpretation of the most important clinical and laboratory immunology tests available for confirming the presence of immune dysfunction and guiding therapy-including every major allergy test for the first time in a single source. Facilitates objective discussion between patients and physicians or other health care professionals by including unconventional and unproven tests! Providing a better understanding of the indications, benefits, and limitations of current tests, Diagnostic Testing of Allergic Disease · discusses percutaneous and intracutaneous testing · explains patch and delayed-type hypersensitivity testing · describes rhinoscopy, ophthalmoscopy, ocular biopsy and culture, otoscopy, and audiometry · covers food and nasal challenges, and specific tests for urticaria and angioedema · spotlights in vitro assays including RAST, ELISA, immunoblots, and basophil histamine release tests · examines spirometry and bronchoscopy · focuses on in vivo and in vitro assays for drug reactions · outlines radiographic imaging methods and interpretations · and more! With more than 600 references, photographs, micrographs, tables, and drawings, Diagnostic Testing of Allergic Disease serves allergists and clinical immunologists, dermatologists, otolaryngologists, internists, pediatricians, family practitioners, and other health care professionals, medical school, and graduate students in these disciplines.

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