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Gonorrhea is a common sexually transmitted disease. This volume looks at the disease from historical and epidemiological perspectives, describing the discovery of the bacterium that causes gonorrhea, how it can be prevented, and the development of effective treatments. This revised edition contains new photographs and illustrations as well as updated statistics.

Severe acute respiratory syndrome, known as SARS, was first reported in Asia in 2003, after a Chinese-American businessman died from a mysterious illness. This title traces the history of the 2003 outbreak and its aftermath, describing the life cycle of the SARS virus, how the disease is spread, and the signs and symptoms.

BSE is becoming an increasing concern as tainted beef has caused deadly outbreaks of the disease around the world. Year 9+. Ages 15+.

Most cases of Lyme disease can be treated with a course of antibiotics, according to the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and prevention includes using insect repellent and removing ticks promptly from skin and clothing. This new edition of Lyme Disease covers the latest research known about the disease, its treatment, and its effects on the human body.

Trypanosomiasis refers to two diseases caused by the protozoa called trypanosomes. Trypanosoma cruzi in the Americas causes Chagas disease, affecting approximately 15 million people. Trypanosoma brucei in Africa causes African sleeping sickness, also affecting millions. This book looks at the nature of these potentially fatal parasitic diseases.

Tells the story of one of the deadliest infectious diseases known: Rocky Mountain spotted fever. Rocky Mountain spotted fever is caused by a curious organism, Rickettsia rickettsii. This work explains what a rickettsia is, how it lives in nature, and how, when, and where ticks transmit the bacteria to humans.

Examines the history and science of avian flu, as well as how it affects the body. This book also discusses the symptoms and treatment, bringing forward useful information on this topic.

Diphtheria is a bacterial infection caused by Corynebacterium diphtheriae, which attacks the respiratory system. This title describes the disease, the bacteria that causes it, and the development of effective treatments.

Cholera is one of the oldest known and best-understood infectious diseases. Thriving in unclean water, it remains a prevalent killer in countries where sanitary water sources are scarce. This book describes the history of this infectious disease and discusses characteristics that enable the microorganism to cause serious health problems.